CPS Parent Resource Guide Part 7: Removal

The removal phase is one where there start to become an increasing number of legal protections in place. The most important thing in this phase is to be careful not to consent to things that you do not mean to, and end up waiving your rights before you even know they exist. At the point where CPS wants to physically remove a child, they either need a court order or parental permission, and too often I see situations where it is the latter even though the parents simply felt pressured into agreeing. That said, on the flip side, I also see a lot of cases where parents do not agree despite an overwhelming amount of evidence, and end up on the witness stand forced into making statements under oath that they later come to regret. The discussion of whether or not removal is legally appropriate is a nuanced one, and is virtually impossible to have without your attorney. Ultimately, it is your decision as to what to decide, but the decision is one of the most important ones in the…

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