Under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 300, your children could be taken away from you under certain circumstances. For instance, if you are accused of child abuse, a child dependency case will likely begin.
In a child dependency case, the court can make orders to:
- Take children away from your home
- Send your children to live with relatives or foster care
- Terminate your parental rights; or
- Create new parental rights
If you wish to keep your children, you need the help of an experienced child dependency attorney to argue that is in the best interest of the child.
What is Child Dependency? (Welfare and Institutions Code Section 300)
A minor child can be removed from the home if he is declared a ward or dependent of the court. In many instances, this happens when a child has been neglected, abused or left at risk by the parents or caretaker. This could also include if the parents are arrested or sentenced to jail time, or if the parents have a substance abuse problem.
A child dependency case is initiated when a report is made to the police or law enforcement or the department of child protective services. An investigation will be done to determine whether the child is at risk or being abused or neglected.
If it is determined that the child is at risk or being abused or neglected, the child will be removed from the home and placed in foster care. The court process then begins as a petition will be filed to declare the child a ward or dependent of the court and the parents or caretakers will be notified of the court dates.
San Bernardino child dependency cases are very emotional, and they involve complicated laws. If you have a child dependency hearing, your best chance to obtain a favorable outcome is to put your trust in the hands of an experienced family law attorney. A child dependency lawyer may be able to help you keep your children or work an arrangement so that your children aren’t taken away from you forever.
Call the San Bernardino Child Dependency Lawyers at Wallin & Klarich
If you are involved in a child dependency case, you need to speak with a skilled family law attorney at Wallin & Klarich immediately. At Wallin & Klarich, our San Bernardino child dependency attorneys have been successfully representing our clients in child dependency cases and family law matters for over 30 years. We can help you achieve the best possible outcome in your case.
With offices in Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Ventura, San Diego, Victorville, Sherman Oaks, West Covina and Torrance, there is an experienced Wallin & Klarich child dependency attorney available to help you no matter where you work or live.
Contact us today at (888) 749-7428 for more information. We will be there when you call.
