Legal Question in Juvenile Dependency in California
juvenile dependency
how can I best present to the court at my 6 month hearing the completion of my case plan tasks, removing myself from the possibility to harm from my husband, have a safe place to live with a way to support myself and my 4 year old daughter. Did not receive any assistance from CWS to complete my case plan, they have continued to lie and be decietful, and have no real statement of why she cant be returned at this time. My lawyer is worthless so I need to stand firm that CWS has been a detourment and detriment to myself and daughter. It's 9 days before the hearing and I still don't have a copy of the report the worker filed with the court. They continue to violate my due process. I am tired of waiting and being in limbo because they are not doing their job & feel I will be the only one with consequences. It appears that the worker is pissed I've completed the tasks & it is clear she continues to not do her job properly. How do I get my attorney to fight for me instead of just go through motions that are meaningless?
HELP!
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: juvenile dependency
Usually, the report is not provided until the day of the hearing.
As to the 6-month hearing, keep in mind that no one knows the facts of your case, but usually, if everything is going well, you will be able to have your daughter returned to you at that time, as long as you have been cooperating with the plan.
Keep in mind that unless you have a lot of money, you can't really fight these people. Best to cooperate and do what they say. Your attorney is there to guide you through the process, not to fight and make waves.
Howver, if you are absolutely innocent, then you should fight this and ask for a trial.
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