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Status and Permanency Hearings in a Child Protective Services case

Before we continue our discussion on the court process associated with your CPS case , I wanted to take a quick timeout to go over what a service plan ...

Managing a Texas Family Law Case, Part Three

Your rights in a Child Protective Services (CPS) case It can feel like you have no rights whatsoever and that CPS can do whatever they would like to ...

Expectations for you to have regarding your attorney in a Child Protective Services case

If you've been reading the blog posts from the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC , for the past few weeks, you'll know that we've been focusing on Child ...

How can a mother lose a CPS custody battle?

There are two different directions that a Child Protective Services (CPS) case can take in Texas. That direction depends largely upon whether CPS ...

In what circumstances could your child end up living with your relative during a CPS case?

If you have a relative or close family friend or are interested in housing your child during a Child Protective Services ( CPS ) case, you should ...

Frequently Asked Questions regarding going to court for your Child Protective Services case

We’ve now had an opportunity to discuss how and why Child Protective Services (CPS) would open up an investigation regarding you and your family as ...

What you need to know about the Texas foster care system before a CPS case

If your child is involved in a CPS case in the state of Texas, then you need to be aware that he or she could be removed from your home and placed ...

An Overview of the Texas Foster Care System

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services ( DFPS ) has underneath its governance a division known as Child Protective Services ( CPS ). ...

Child Protective Services cases: Explaining the roles of the persons involved in your child's case

If your child has been removed from your care, then a judge will hold hearings to discuss the merits of your child's removal and your child's ability ...

Approaching visitation from the perspective of your Child Protective Services case

The most crucial aspect of your visiting with your child during your Child Protective Services ( CPS ) case is that you all will have been separated ...

What is Conservatorship? How does a CPS removal involve Conservatorship?

In Texas family law cases, conservatorships refer to a legal term for custody. As a family law attorney, I am familiar with the term custody for ...

How can your relatives play into a Texas Child Protective Services case?

In the eyes of CPS, it may become necessary for your child to be removed as a part of your Child Protective Services case. This is never something ...

Guardian Ad items in Family Law

A guardian ad litem is a Texas family law that fulfills a vital role of advocating for your children's rights and best interests. In a family law ...

What is it like to have supervised visitation during a CPS case?

Having another person oversee the interactions that you have with your child is downright awkward. Imagine having a stranger sitting in your living ...