Reconsider Parental Rights Termination

Summary

To reconsider the termination of parental rights in Iowa, present substantial evidence such as clean drug tests, stable housing, and employment. Dispute any improperly conducted tests and provide proof of DHSs false claims. Ensure all evidence is submitted formally and follow up with the court for responses.

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how can i write a paper for the judge to change her mind
What is the specific issue you want the judge to reconsider? Knowing this will help me provide more accurate advice.
terminating my rights as a parent
What is the reason for your decision to terminate your parental rights?
dhs saying im not complimg with there demads
What state are you in? This will help me provide the most accurate information about your situation.
iowa
What specific demands from DHS are you having trouble complying with? In Iowa, parental rights can be reinstated under certain conditions.
they want me to drug test but i already yurned in a clean test
What is the frequency of the drug tests that DHS is asking you to take? In Iowa, DHS can require regular drug tests if they believe it's in the child's best interest.
whenever they ask
What is the reason DHS is asking for these frequent drug tests?
because they believe im on drugs
What evidence does DHS have to support their belief that you're using drugs? In Iowa, DHS must have reasonable cause to request frequent drug tests.
i had a hair test that was done in a htel room with someone who didnt have a license to do it and didnt wear any gloves nor did she packsdge my hair properly so it came back positive but since then i turned in a clean test
What steps have you taken to dispute the results of the improperly conducted hair test?

In Iowa, you have the right to challenge the results of a drug test, especially if it was not conducted properly.
testified in court how it went down and that my hair sample was tanted
What was the court's response when you testified about the improper conduct of the hair test?
the judge didnt say anything
What was the final decision of the court regarding your parental rights?
still pending
What evidence do you have to support your claim that the hair test was improperly conducted? In Iowa, it's crucial to provide substantial evidence when disputing such matters.
dhs affirmed it was done in a hotel room
What steps has DHS taken after affirming that the test was conducted in a hotel room? In Iowa, improper conduct of tests can be grounds for reevaluation.
nothing until 11 months later asking for another hair test
What was the result of the second hair test conducted 11 months later?
i didnt do it affraid of it being tanted again, but i did turn in a clean ua from my job
What was the response of the court or DHS to the clean drug test result you submitted from your job?
wasnt good enough
What was the reason given by the court or DHS for not accepting the clean drug test result from your job?
the judge never said anything he never gave a reason
What was the judge's final decision regarding your parental rights after you submitted the clean drug test result from your job?
the case is still pending
What is the next step in your case according to your attorney or the court?
i am sui juris and today in a couple of hours i will get his decision
What is the nature of the decision you are expecting from the judge today?
if my rights are going to be terminated
What evidence or arguments have you presented to the court to demonstrate your fitness as a parent, aside from the drug tests?
i have a nice house a job never been in trouble with dhs in the past or the law
What is the age of your child and how long have they been under DHS supervision?
ages are * and * and they have been gone for a year
What is the current status of your children? Are they in foster care or with a relative?
they are in foster care
What steps have you taken to regain custody of your children from foster care?
everything they have asked
What specific actions have you taken to regain custody of your children?
i got a three bedroom house before i lived in trailer i have a job before i didnt have one and submitted a clean drug test
What is the judge's main concern regarding your ability to provide a safe and stable environment for your children?
he never said
What is the name of the judge presiding over your case? This information can help us understand the judge's previous rulings and tendencies.
judge owen
What is the full name of Judge Owen and which court does he preside over?
judge william owen
What is the name of the court where Judge William Owen presides?
monroe county court
What is the date and time of your next court hearing?
its today already had it but by the end of the day i get a ruling by internet
What is the exact issue you want the judge to reconsider in your case?
not terminating my rights give me my kids back
for the judge not to terminate my rights
for him to actualy read my motions to see the evidence showing dhs lies about me i want to get the truth in the record
What evidence do you have that shows DHS has provided false information about you?
i have text messages call log messages voice recording and witnesses
What specific false information did DHS provide about you that you can disprove with your evidence?
dhs said they never recieved phone calls from me but i printed out phone log showing i did call and left voice message. dhs said friend of the fsmily wouldnt take both of the kids but i have voice recording that the family freiend never said that. dhs said that a police officer said he saw drugs in the reach of my children but i talked to the same police officer and he said he never said that or i would have been arrested
What steps have you taken to present this evidence to the court?
i submited it online through the iowa courts online
What was the court's response after you submitted the evidence online?
nothing everytime i went to court i wasnt aloud to talk about it
What is the reason given by the court for not allowing you to present your evidence?
he said thats in the past lets move forward
What is the name of your attorney who is representing you in this case?
im sui juris i represent myself due to my attorney taking my appeal out and putting her own in
What is the reason your attorney took out your appeal and put her own in?
because my appeal was showing what the lower courts were doiung to me and her appeal was showing nothing
What was the content of your appeal that was replaced by your attorney's appeal?
the lies they have told how the judge wasnt up holding my god gien
What specific lies are you referring to and how did they affect the judge's decision in your case?
the judge hasnt read any of my motions nor is he up holding my god given rights that the constituion backs up
What specific rights do you believe are being violated in your case?
my right as a natural women to be free from the governments evil ways
What specific actions by the government do you believe are infringing on your rights as a natural woman?
to raise my kids how i see fit
What specific actions or decisions by the government are preventing you from raising your kids as you see fit?
they took them away from me
What were the reasons given by the government for taking your children away from you?
thay havent gave me one
What steps have you taken to request a formal explanation from the government or DHS for the removal of your children?
i dont think i have done it formaly i have asked in the court hearing but they couldnt give me an answer
What was the response of the court when you asked for a formal explanation for the removal of your children?
they couldnt givbe me an answer the judge didnt know
What was the initial reason given by DHS for removing your children from your care?
dhs said i wasnt properly supervising them
What were the specific circumstances or incidents that led DHS to believe you were not properly supervising your children?
someone called dhs and said that
What exactly did the person report to DHS about your supervision of your children?
i dont really know just that i wasnt home at the time my kids were * and 11 years old
What were the circumstances that led to you not being at home while your children were there?
i had to work at night for * hours
What were the conditions at home while you were at work? Were your children safe and supervised?
my children were safe my house was clean they had a phone and they know what to do incase of an emergency
What steps did you take to ensure your children's safety while you were at work?
made sure they knew how to get out in case of a fire they had a phone to call me or * i told them not to answer the door for anybody
What was DHS's response to your measures ensuring your children's safety while you were at work?
no responce
What steps have you taken to address the lack of response from DHS regarding your measures to ensure your children's safety?
i told the judge and no respoce from him either
What was the judge's response when you informed him about the lack of response from DHS regarding your measures to ensure your children's safety?
he didnt say anything he just went to a differant subject
What was the different subject the judge moved on to?
im not sure but it didnt have anything to do with me leaving my kids nat home
my fss worker
my meetings with my facilitater
if i had a job