Can a child be removed from the home without a court order?
Leaving the children in the home is not safe or best for the children’s welfare. CPS made reasonable efforts to prevent or eliminate the need for removal. For a CPS emergency removal to be lawful, the organization must still obtain a court order.
When to appear in court for child removal?
If your child was removed via a court order, then a disposition hearing must take place within 20 days. Whatever the process for removing your child from your home, an attorney will ensure that you appear in court at the appropriate time and have evidence to support your child returning home.
When to remove a child from a family?
Most families can get help to cope with difficulties while the children remain at home. Sometimes children spend time away as part of a plan to help them and their family. They can go home when the family issues are addressed. But there are times when DCJ or the police have to remove a child or young person from their parents or carers.
How long does DCJ have to advise on child removal?
If a child or young person is removed or assumed into care without a court order, DCJ must advise the Children’s Court about the removal or assumption within three working days.
Leaving the children in the home is not safe or best for the children’s welfare. CPS made reasonable efforts to prevent or eliminate the need for removal. For a CPS emergency removal to be lawful, the organization must still obtain a court order.
Most families can get help to cope with difficulties while the children remain at home. Sometimes children spend time away as part of a plan to help them and their family. They can go home when the family issues are addressed. But there are times when DCJ or the police have to remove a child or young person from their parents or carers.
If a child or young person is removed or assumed into care without a court order, DCJ must advise the Children’s Court about the removal or assumption within three working days.
If your child was removed via a court order, then a disposition hearing must take place within 20 days. Whatever the process for removing your child from your home, an attorney will ensure that you appear in court at the appropriate time and have evidence to support your child returning home.