Should I Have an Attorney Represent Me in My DCS’ Investigation and CHINS’ Case?
In Indiana, there are thousands of DCS’ investigations each year. Many result in filing a petition to open a CHINS’ action against the parents. In
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In Indiana, there are thousands of DCS’ investigations each year. Many result in filing a petition to open a CHINS’ action against the parents. In
The Indiana Department of Child Services (“DCS”) is tasked with investigating thousands of reports of abuse or neglect of children each year. This agency is
As with all cases brought against an individual or family (civil or criminal), the State has the burden of proof. With respect to neglected children
Parents have a right to raise their children without state interference under what has been referred to as the most fundamental right in the United
The point of a civil or criminal trial—overall–is to ensure substantive and procedural due process and protection of fundamental and key constitutional principles. However, no
“Do I need an Attorney if I’m am contacted by CPS about my child in Indiana?” Each year Indiana Child Protective Services receives and investigates
The Line Between Abuse, Neglect and Criminal Acts in Indiana One of the strongest constitutional protections is the fundamental right to raise children without the
In Indiana, the Department of Child Services (DCS) investigates all allegations of abuse and neglect of Indiana’s children. There is a hotline where any person
Where the is a dispute about a child, from its biological parent to impermissible removal of a child from his or her home to return,
Ensuring the Children’s Best Interests In many of our previous blog posts, we have explored the determination of a child being CHINS (a Child in
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