Child Custody Legal Guidance

Summary

In Minnesota, if youre involved in a CHIPS case and facing challenges with child custody, its crucial to review all official documents and maintain communication with your case worker. If your attorney isnt effectively representing you, you can file a formal request to change them by submitting a motion to the court. Document all interactions and issues thoroughly. Additionally, consider reaching out to legal aid services like Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services or Minnesota Legal Aid for further assistance. If confidentiality breaches occur, report them to the appropriate authorities.

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Terry Kooiker
Hi Terry, nice to meet you! How can I assist you with your legal issue today? Could you please provide some details about your situation as well as your location? This will help me give you the most relevant information.
Yes i have a chips case in minnesota. They removed my infant son and infant daughter and placed them in care of my neice. Then today I find out that they are having a meeting to remove my daughter from her home for no reason at all
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, Terry. Could you please let me know if you have been given any official notice or documentation regarding the meeting to remove your daughter from your niece's care? This information can help provide more specific guidance.
Yes my case worker sent me a text with a zoom meeting id so i could attend but when i tried to get in the meeting id they gave me was not correct and they would not awnser my calls or messages.
I'm sorry to hear about the difficulties you're experiencing, Terry. To help you further, could you please let me know the county where your CHIPS (Child in Need of Protection or Services) case is being handled in Minnesota? This information will help me provide more specific guidance.
Yes martin county
Thank you for the information, Terry. Here are some general steps you can take in your CHIPS case:
- **Review Documents**: Ensure you have all official notices and documents regarding the meeting.
- **Contact Case Worker**: Keep trying to contact your case worker for clarification on the meeting details.
- **Legal Representation**: Consider consulting with a legal aid service or attorney specializing in CHIPS cases to assist you.
For further assistance, you may contact the Martin County District Court:

Martin County District Court


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Lake Ave, Fairmont, MN *
Website: www.mncourts.gov

Would you like more information on legal aid services in Minnesota?
I have tried to contact the worker and the district court but they all are no help to me my worker has broken my confidentially several times and the court wont even give me a chance to speak my attorney just tells just plea guilty and take fdtc which is a joke i told him i wanted to transfer custody of my childern to my neice but he you dont want to do that if you dont do fdtc then you will never see your childern again and the judge he basically looks at me like oh here is another poor person he is broke so he cant be s good father
I'm really sorry to hear about your situation, Terry. Here are some additional steps you might consider:
- **File a Complaint**: Report the case worker for confidentiality breaches to their supervisor or the state ombudsman.
- **Request a New Attorney**: If your current attorney isn't representing you effectively, ask the court for a new one.
- **Document Everything**: Keep detailed records of all communications and incidents.
Would you like more information on how to file a complaint or request a new attorney in Minnesota?
Also i told my attorney that i wanted to fire him and get a new one and he sade
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, Terry. Here are some general steps you can take to change your attorney:
- **Formal Request**: Submit a written request to the court explaining why you want to change your attorney.
- **Document Concerns**: Detail any issues with your current attorney’s representation.
- **Legal Aid**: Consider reaching out to legal aid services for assistance.
Would you like more information on how to submit a formal request to the court in Minnesota?
He said that good luck have the judge sign me off then that was yesterday now today because i tried to get a new attorney they are having a meeting to remove my daughter from my neices home
I'm sorry to hear about your ongoing issues, Terry. Here are some steps you can take:
- **File a Formal Request**: Submit a written request to the court to have your attorney replaced.
- **Prepare Documentation**: Detail your reasons and any issues with your attorney’s representation.
- **Seek Legal Aid**: Contact legal aid services for additional support.
Would you like more information on how to file this request or contact legal aid services in Minnesota?
Yes
Sure, Terry. Here are the steps to file a formal request to change your attorney and contact legal aid services in Minnesota:
~How to File a Formal Request to Change Attorney in Minnesota~

- **Write a Motion**: Draft a formal written request (motion) explaining why you want a new attorney. Include specific issues and examples of inadequate representation.
- **File with Court**: Submit the motion to the court handling your case.
- **Attend Hearing**: Be prepared to explain your reasons to the judge.
~Legal Aid Services in Minnesota~

- **Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS)**
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.smrls.org
- **Minnesota Legal Aid**
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.mylegalaid.org
Would you like further assistance with the motion or contacting legal aid services?
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