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That can vary depending on the circumstances of your case and how long it takes to remedy the situation(s) that made it occur. Also the parent has to demonstrate adequately that any favorable changes instituted constitute a permanent pattern and not a matter of a parent cleaning up their act long enough to look good to the courts. And that opinion is completely subjective on the part of DHS.
You really need the assistance of an attorney when dealing with DHS. It can be a minefield and you need to be well informed and well prepared when trying to get them to relinquish custody of your children.
What else can I help you with?
If someone with full custody of a child can no longer take care of this child what should they do?
If there is someone who has custody of a child and can no longer care for the child, they need to give the child to another family member. The local DHS office can help find family members to take care of the child.
What is the oldest age a child can stay in dhs custody in the state of ms?
In Mississippi, you are not a legal adult until 21 years of age. However, the laws are weird. Children can be released from custody at 18. They are considered an independent minor if they are able to support themselves.
Right to know about children in DHS custody?
You should be able to get SOME kind of information from DHS about your child(ren) - UNLESS you have had the child(ren) permanently removed from your custody by court order. In that case you will probably NOT be able to get this information in order to safeguard them and any prospective adoptive parents.
Can Oklahoma DHS legally adopt a child out if they have been in their custody for a year?
The issue isn't how long they've been in custody. Once the parental rights have been terminated (TPR - termination of parental rights), the child is eligible for adoption. If the children have not been TPR'd then they are not eligible for adoption.
Does a parent who abanded their son still have parental rights?
No. If somebody abandoned their child, the child would then be taken usually into DHS's custody and usually placed in a foster home. When the child is older parents can try to contact the child.
What can you do in custody case from florida thats not been open for years in tn?
You can transfer the case to the state of Tennessee. You can visit a local DHS office or a child support office for more information.
Can your friend sign over rights of her daughter to you if her daughter is in DHS custody?
No. When a minor has been remanded to the custody of the state only the court can assign legal guardianship or take action against the rights of the biological parent(s).
Do have to pay child support to the mother if DHS has removed the child and put her in someone elses care?
You cannot modify the child support order on your own. You need to visit the court, apprise it of the change in custody and obtain a modification of the child support order if the court deems it appropriate.
Does Alabama Dhr handle custody hearings?
No, in Alabama, a judge through your county court system is who will handle your custody hearings. DHR or DHS do not handle these but they may be involved in the hearings.
Can DHS take your child because you go to the methadone clinic?
In New Hampshire they have court ordered mother's out of treatment and have taken newborns and adopted them out.
How long does it take to get your immigration bond money back?
2 o 6 weeks after DHS receive your i305
How can a non-relative get legal custody of a baby due to neglect at home I am in Arkansas and have babysat this baby every weekend for the past three months. The mom will give me custody.?
contact child services, DHS, talk to the parent that ison your side first, You don't want them madat you when you are trying to get their child. Keep A very good record of all events involving the child, otherwise the state may give the child back to a bad parrent in the future.
