It’s not just a case. It’s your life, your children, and your future.
Child Protection Services is a powerful state agency.
No matter how long I have represented parents in youth court when CPS threatens to remove their children, my stomach still drops when a client calls to tell met that CPS has taken their children into custody.
CPS cases move quickly, and most parents do not have the knowledge and understanding necessary to advocate for themselves when someone with the immense power of the State of Mississippi knocks on their doors. As a parent, you have fundamental rights when it comes to the care and custody of your children.
Being a parent is the most important calling in life. When a parent calls me to ask for help because CPS has opened an investigation on their home, it’s important that I begin my advocacy immediately.
Depending on the jurisdiction, the specific allegations, and other case-specific factors, there is always a way to lessen the negative impact that CPS can have on your family.
If CPS takes custody of your children, your youth court matter becomes a marathon and not a sprint. It is important that you hire an attorney who is familiar with the laws specific to youth court, as well as CPS’ internal policy.
As an attorney, my ultimate goal is to prevent your children from being taken by CPS, or to work tirelessly to ensure you have as much access to your children as possible until your children can return home to live with you.
Many factors come into play in these sensitive CPS removal matters, and I go the extra mile to connect my clients with services and resources to address any difficulties or barriers to regaining custody of their children.
CPS removal cases require trust and collaborative effort between attorney and client, and I emphasize building trust and and a collaborative approach to each case as soon as a parent hires me.
Remember — the earlier you engage legal representation in a CPS matter, the better the chances you have at preventing the removal of your children from your care and custody.
Have you been contacted by CPS regarding allegations of abuse and neglect? Contact us today to set up a consultation with Attorney Lindsay Arevalo. Our phone number is 601-336-0229.
*Currently serving Forrest, Lamar, Perry, Marion, Pearl River, and Jones counties in Mississippi