Rights of Parents - Custody of Children in LA

Parents have the right to prove that allegations against them are false and if proven false, to have their children returned to their homes. Dependency proceedings seek to determine whether parents have adversely affected their child or children through conflict, abuse, neglect, or molestation. Our LA family law attorneys work on behalf of parents to defend their rights.

The sooner a parent involves us in juvenile dependency matters, especially if there has been a report to law enforcement or social services, the better chances we have to prevent a child’s removal from the home and placement with foster care or relatives. Before removal has occurred, the defense process usually begins through informal or formal negotiations where we strive to clear up misunderstandings, false accusations and other erroneous impressions. If negotiations fail, litigation becomes inevitable. We vigorously litigate to reunite children with their parents. We have years of experience representing parties in hundreds of juvenile dependency cases and based on that experience, our litigation skills are strong. If legitimate concerns arise, we work with parents to rectify their situations so the goal of reuniting their family can be realized.

If you are concerned about your children being removed over juvenile dependency issues, or if removal has already occurred, please send us an email or call our juvenile dependency and/or a child custody attorney in LA at 310-391-6800. We can assist you in taking effective action to reunite your family, and sometimes we can assist parents in taking remedial actions that prevent removal.