Childrens Services Case Appeal

Summary

If you believe your rights were violated in an Ohio childrens services case, you can file an appeal, consult an attorney, or contact local legal aid. Its crucial to act within the legal time limit for filing an appeal.

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I need help finding out what to do with a children's services case that I feel is very wrong
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Could you please tell me which country or state you're in? Laws can vary depending on location.
Ohio
Hello ****, in Ohio, you have the right to:
- Request a hearing within 30 days of receiving a decision from children's services.
- Consulting an attorney.
- Gather and present evidence to support your claim.
Please consult a local attorney for best advice.
What if a local attorney can't be trusted? Then what?
In Ohio, you can:
- Report the attorney to the Ohio State Bar Association.
- Seek a different attorney.
- Contact Legal Aid Society of Ohio for free legal advice.
Remember, it's essential to find representation you trust.
Exactly. I know my rights. What I'm trying to do is get some advice on whether or not I'm right about this
To better guide you, could you please provide more specific details about the situation you're questioning? This will ensure I can provide you with the most relevant legal information.
There was a case plan signed by the original cos caseworker "Ben". The plan was that my mother would be helping me look after my kids. That's all the contact I had with Ben. Then I end up in jail for a failure to appear in Athens county just a few days later. During the time I was in jail there was court held for my case without me. I don't know for what reason. After that at some point the caseworker was changed to "Brad"
That sounds like a complex situation, ****. To better assist you, can you please confirm if you were notified about the court hearing while you were in jail?
I was notified IN JAIL.
Hello ****, in Ohio, it's generally expected that you be notified and given the opportunity to participate in your case even while in jail. If you feel your rights were violated, you may:
- File a complaint with the court.
- Consult with a new attorney.
- Contact a legal aid organization.
I couldn't attend the hearing while I was in jail so how can the hearing be valid?
In general, a hearing can proceed in your absence under certain circumstances. However, you should have been given the opportunity to participate via telephone or video conference. If you believe your rights were violated, you can:
- Appeal the decision.
- File a complaint.
- Consult with a new attorney.
The new caseworkers came to see me in Athens before my court hearing which I found strange. And then as soon as I was released showed up to my moms and took my kids. Said they had an emergency ex parte. I went to court the next day and I didn't know what to say. Should I still file an appeal for not being able to attend the first hearing?
In Ohio, you can:
- File an appeal if you believe your rights were violated.
- Consult with an attorney to understand the appeal process.
- Contact local legal aid for advice and assistance.
Remember, it's crucial to act within the legal time limit for filing an appeal.