Juvenile Dependency in Riverside Divorce

Recovering Child Custody in Riverside

Juvenile dependency is a complex and sensitive area of family law. When a social worker at Child Protective Services is notified or has reason to believe that parents are unable or unwilling to properly care for their child, the child is placed in the protective custody of the court. This can either mean that the child is placed in a home, in foster care, or in the care of a relative, or that the family home will be subject to court supervision to ensure the safety of the child. While it is certain that social workers and the courts have the best interest of the child in mind, having a child taken away is not what is always best for the child or for the family. If you have found yourself in this situation, it is crucial to the structure of your family and the rights of your child that you retain a Riverside divorce attorney.

At the court hearing regarding your juvenile dependency case, the court will decide a multitude of factors about your home life and your parenting, including who will have primary supervision of your child, who will have legal custody of your child, who will have physical custody of your child, what your visitation rights are if you do not have physical custody, and an overall plan to guarantee your child's health and safety. In addition, the court may also mandate that you attend parenting classes, counseling, or rehabilitation. Violations of court orders may result in your child being taken away permanently and placed into a children's home, foster care, or put up for adoption.

Divorce Lawyer in Riverside: Juvenile Dependency

No one wants their family to be broken apart, least of all by the courts who may not fully understand your situation. A juvenile dependency lawyer at our firm may be able to help you keep your parenting rights . At Hanson, Gorian & Bradford, our experienced family law attorneys are knowledgeable about the law and the legal system, compassionate and understanding toward your case, and, most of all, aggressive in the defense of your family and your rights.

Contact a Riverside family law attorney for experienced support during a juvenile dependency case.