If the social services department is recommending that services not be provided to you, you can give notice to the court that you want a hearing on the matter.  You then have the right to present evidence to show that the services should be provided.  You can questions witnesses, experts, anyone who would support your case that reunification services should be provided.  After the court hears the evidence the court will hear argument from county counsel, minor’s counsel, father’s counsel, and mother’s counsel and then the court will make a decision on what should be done.  Some judges take the matter under submission which means that they need time to review the evidence and will provide the outcome within a short period of time.

Since termination of parental rights if very severe it is important to contact a knowledgeable dependency attorney to properly advise you on what you need to do to reunify.  Wallin & Klarich has more than 30 years of experience in dependency. Our attorneys know from long experience what works in dependency cases, and are prepared to fight to get you the best possible outcome. With 16 attorneys in 33 offices throughout Southern California, we can be there when you need us — wherever you are. If you’re thinking of hiring an attorney for a dependency case, call us today at 1-888-749-7428 for a consultation.