Fight CPS And Win
Fighting Child Protective Services
False Accusations
Legal Research
If you are involved in a legal battle with Child Protective Services you would do well to arm yourself with as much legal knowledge as possible. This can be a struggle for people who aren't used to legal research, but don't discount your ability to learn more than you expect. I suggest you start with reading your state's child welfare laws and social service regulations.
If you are just starting to learn the art of legal research, take a look at Cornell Law Library - Legal Research Tips and The Virtual Chase, a site that teaches about all kinds of internet research skills you might need.
This page has links to places on the web where you will find laws and other legal information.
- The Jailhouse Lawyer - you will appreciate this information on legal self-defense. He isn't a licensed attorney, but he knows the law.
- Public Access to Juvenile Courts - this is a PDF file requiring Adobe Acrobat
- U.S. Supreme Court Database - comprehensive search of U.S. Supreme Court decisions.
- Glossary of Legal Terms - an easy way to look up legal terminology.
- Law Guru - lots of legal research materials available on this website. Take a look!
- VersusLaw - do legal research on the web. There's a small monthly charge to use their service.
- Legal Forms - want to sue the state? So do we all. Maybe these legal forms will help you in local and appellate courts.
- U.S. Code - search the United States Federal Laws.
- WestGroup Law - buy law books and more online. Lots of information here for people studying legal topics. There is a section on juvenile law.
- Thomas - Congress on the Internet
- FindLaw - excellent starting place for legal research, including legal news, forms, lawyer referrals, and much more.
- Child Support Laws For All States - when children are abducted by state "child-savers" the parents are forced to pay child support for all the unwanted "services". Sick? I think so!! I'm putting this link here for them and for all the other non-custodial parents out there having problems with child support payments. I hope this helps you negotiate a manageable deal. Remember - getting along with the other parent is a key to cooperation. The best idea is to keep the state and court out of family decision making.
- Penal Law - For All Countries and States - good resource for anyone involved in a criminal case.
- Free Advice - free legal advice on many topics. If you are involved in a CPS case you may have a cause of action to sue the social worker and other players. Keep good records on any damages you may have, especially any special costs as a result of your case. Document every interaction with the social worker and other players. Check this website, especially read the sections about civil litigation, for a basic understanding of your rights and the things you will have to do to sue.
- Case Assist - a website that will help you organize your case for litigation.
- Student Press Law Center - "...dedicated to providing legal help and information to the student media and journalism educators." There are some interesting things here. If you are trying to get a copy of your CPS case files, you can get a letter automatically written at Request Letter Generator.
- American Psychologist - magazine for psychologists. The current month's articles are online.
- Jurors' Handbook - A Citizens Guide to Jury Duty
