Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Re: What if police & CPS are wrong

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As a step-parent your options are very limited. What does the parent of the children say regarding your concerns? The child's parent usually has the right to talk to the child's doctor and school teachers, counselor, principal, etc. to discuss his/her concerns.

I hope that it reassures you that 2 agencies have investigated your claims and found them to be groundless. As I see it, you have had 2 independent and reliable agencies investigate your claims and both have told you that there is no foundation to your claims of neglect and/or abuse. Perhaps things are not perfect, but neither agency has felt that the children are in danger.

One problem you have is -- what is "filth"?

Each person would interpret "filth" to mean something different.

If the neglect included bruises or broken bones it would be much easier to establish. The agencies usually do not act unless they see an immediate danger to the child.

The police and CPS have many, many calls each day regarding abused or neglected children. Many are from family members that just want to cause problems with the other parent.

Please be advised that if the child is being abused that the child's doctor and/or school teacher is required to report such abuse to CPS.

Perhaps you can talk to their doctor and/or teachers for some re-assurance.

Best of luck to you.