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Status Hearing A Status Hearing is one of the most important steps of a CPS case . It is held after a service plan has been prepared by CPS. Within two months of your child being placed into the temporary care of CPS , this hearing will be held in ...

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 into foster care. I hate to put it to you so bluntly, but that is the reality of the situation. That ...

The Department of Family and Protective Services ( DFPS ) investigates situations that involve abuse and/or neglect of a child. If it is suspected that your child has been abused or neglected a person may anonymously contact Child Protective Services ...

If you have a relative or close family friend or is able and interested in housing your child during a Child Protective Services ( CPS ) case then you should speak to that person about contacting CPS. Obviously, their home would need to be safe to be ...

During the past few weeks, the attorneys with the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC have taken an opportunity to write about the steps of different types of family law cases in an effort to help you prepare for beginning one. Whether you have never ...

Suppose that you and your family have become the subject of a Child Protective Services ( CPS ) case and it has been determined that your home is not a safe environment for your child to reside in. As a result, CPS has arranged to remove your child ...

In the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC ’s final installment covering Texas Family Law courts we will discuss Child Protective Services ( CPS ) and how a court case involving this agency will proceed if you and your family become involved in one. ...

Quite frequently I get the call from potential clients when they have come under the radar of CPS after someone has placed an anonymous call to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services . If the caller stated, you were using illegal ...

What does it mean for Child Protective Services ( CPS ) to become involved with your family? It’s probably become pretty obvious to you that CPS is not contacting you for something good. It’s likely that something has happened with one of your ...

Your rights in a Child Protective Services (CPS) case It can feel like that you have no rights whatsoever, and that CPS can do whatever they would like to you if you become involved with them. After all- if they can remove your children from your ...

During a Child Protective Services ( CPS ) case, it may feel like you have no rights to assert but believe me that is only how it feels. Once you take a step back and examine the situation for what it truly is you will come to realize that not only ...

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services ( DFPS ) has underneath its governance a division known as Child Protective Services ( CPS ). This agency is responsible for protecting children in Texas from abuse and neglect . CPS receives ...

The tough part of being involved in a Child Protective Services ( CPS ) investigation is that the same people who are investigating you for allegedly abusing or neglecting your child are the same people who can permanently clear your name and help ...

A general caveat that I apply to many blog posts written on behalf of the attorneys with the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC is that the advice that we give and the hypothetical situations we present are intended to apply to as many of you reading as ...

If you are involved with CPS in a case involving your child he or she will invariably ask to talk to you about involving your family as a support network in caring for the best interests of your child. The two main ways that your family can get ...

It is possible for a teenager to be a part of a CPS investigation as both the subject of the investigation as a parent as the child who was potential abused or neglected by their parent. If you are a teenage parent then you have the same ...

The rigors of military life are well known. Enlisting in the armed services on behalf of your country is one of the most selfless and courageous decisions a person can make. Deciding to put the lives of your fellow citizens before you own to step ...

If you are incarcerated as Child Protective Services ( CPS ) is investigating an allegation of abuse or neglect of your child, it is likely to be one of the most frustrating experiences of your life. Every fiber of your being is crying out to help ...

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 is and how it can impact your case. A service plan is an agreement between you and CPS and will ...

I have written on the topic of finances and divorce previously in more than one blog article. These topics have ranged from how much can someone expect to pay for their divorce to how to try and minimize the cost of their divorce . However, recently ...

When a potential client walks into the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC with a question regarding a Child Protective Services (CPS) investigation it is the goal of the attorney to provide information regarding their rights and what to expect during ...

If you are a parent who is facing a CPS investigation due to an addiction to drugs or alcohol there is specific information you should be aware of as you begin to map out a plan for yourself and your family. You are likely aware that your ability to ...

When considering the potential safety risks that could result in your child being removed from your home domestic violence ranks very high on the list. It is looked upon as being so high a risk and such a potential danger to your child’s well being ...

In part one of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC ’s series on Child Protective Services , we discussed the basic framework of a CPS investigation and how the Agency defines child abuse . Today we will examine the legal definitions of child neglect ...

For many spouses going through divorce , the largest and most complex community assets are the retirement accounts and other employment benefits. Three of the most common types of retirement accounts and employment benefits are deferred compensation ...

If you are a servicemember then you have likely been reassigned to a new station at least once. This change in “home base” often times comes with a change in pay as well. Military pay is based on the rank that you have earned and comes with a small ...

When your child is removed as a part of a Texas Child Protective Services ( CPS ) case and placed into foster care it would be natural on some level to view the foster family as something of an enemy. These are the folks who are welcoming your ...

Unfortunately, some parents do not take advantage of the time that is made available to them in Child Protective Services (CPS) investigations . I don’t necessarily mean that these parents do not show up to the visitation location to see their ...

If you have multiple children that are involved in a Child Protective Services ( CPS ) investigation, then the agency will make every effort to place those children in the same living environment for the duration of the case. Of course, if there are ...

Who can attend your court appearance with you? Your hearing is not a closed process where only the parties, their attorneys, and the judge can attend. Any other party with a hearing scheduled on your date will be in the courtroom at the beginning of ...

Protecting the health and well being of children in Texas is the mission of Child Protective Services (CPS) . As a branch of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS) , CPS investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. If the ...

When you are working your way through a Child Protective Services investigation the time that you are afforded with your child is precious. Having a child removed from your house was an ordeal that you hope will never be repeated and whatever your ...

The most important aspect of your being able to visit with your child during your Child Protective Services ( CPS ) case is that you all will have been separated from one another for what will likely be the longest period in your lives. Going from ...