Claim For Dependency In Phoenix
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Grounds for Parental Rights Termination in Arizona Abandonment – where a parent abandons their child. Domestic/parental abuse or neglect. The parent has mental health issues and is not likely to change or get better in the foreseeable future. The parent has a history of substance abuse that will likely last indefinitely.
It depends on how serious the concerns in the home were and how quickly and effectively the parents complete their case plan tasks. A dependency case can be dismissed by the court when one of the parents (or both if the parents remain together as a couple) are able to parent safely.
The average Juvenile Dependency case can last anywhere from 6 months to 18 months. It ultimately depends on the specific facts and circumstances of each case.
A dependency is a claim by the state or a third party that a parent is unfit or unable to care for their child or children. The Department of Child Services (DCS) is usually the party who requests the state file a dependency petition to remove the children from the custody of the parents.
Voluntary and Involuntary Case Dismissals Most commonly, a defendant will file a motion to dismiss if they believe there is a lack of evidence, improper jurisdiction, a breach of the statute of limitations or if they believe the other party is not complying with a court order.
Child removal process begins when CPS removes child from home. Probable cause exists that child is victim, or will imminently become victim, of abuse or neglect. CPS intends to file dependency petition. Court holds various hearings to establish and review child placement, services, and case plan.
CPS has the right to legally remove your kids from your home under particular circumstances. They must have a court order or be able to prove that your child is in imminent danger in order to take your child from you. Imminent danger includes things like: Physical harm.
