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<blockquote data-quote="tessaturtle" data-source="post: 31908" data-attributes="member: 3510"><p>First of all, keep your chin up :smile:</p><p>In my state, when parents are served with neglect/abus petitions, then the Court automatically assigns the "offending" parent an attorney (paid by the state), and assigns the child a GAL. At the preliminary hearing (which should be your Monday hearing) you will have the chance to meet your attorney and chat with them before Court. If you have paperwork (diagnosis, treatment, services, etc) then it would be helpful to bring these to your attorney. Be firm but cooperative, it goes a long way.</p><p></p><p>Did CPS (or DSS, or DCYF, whatever they are called in your state) work with you before bringing petitions? In our state, unless its an immediate danger, they work with families outside of Court whenever possible (called a "b" case) to help them access services to maintain the family unit. </p><p></p><p>Be strong!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tessaturtle, post: 31908, member: 3510"] First of all, keep your chin up [img]:smile:[/img] In my state, when parents are served with neglect/abus petitions, then the Court automatically assigns the "offending" parent an attorney (paid by the state), and assigns the child a GAL. At the preliminary hearing (which should be your Monday hearing) you will have the chance to meet your attorney and chat with them before Court. If you have paperwork (diagnosis, treatment, services, etc) then it would be helpful to bring these to your attorney. Be firm but cooperative, it goes a long way. Did CPS (or DSS, or DCYF, whatever they are called in your state) work with you before bringing petitions? In our state, unless its an immediate danger, they work with families outside of Court whenever possible (called a "b" case) to help them access services to maintain the family unit. Be strong! [/QUOTE]
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