How do you win the DCFS fight in Illinois?

How To Fight Your DCFS Case? We can help you fight and WIN! The case will go to an administrative hearing, followed by a recommendation on a potential termination of parental rights. The appeal can go through the circuit court all the way to the appellate court.

What does it mean when DCFS indicated?

By law, DCFS is required to notify the accused parent in writing of their final determination, and whether their investigation resulted in an “indicated” finding or was “unfounded.” An “indicated” finding means that DCFS has concluded there is credible evidence that a child has been abused or neglected.

Are DCFS cases public record in Illinois?

Access to DCFS records Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), records in possession of public agencies may be accessed by the public upon written request.

How long does DCFS take to close in Illinois?

60 days
DCFS has up to 60 days to complete an investigation and make a final determination. However, 30-day extensions can be granted for good cause.

How can a father prove a mother unfit?

How Does a Family Court Determine If a Parent Is Unfit?

1. A history of child abuse.
2. A history of substance abuse.
3. A history of domestic violence.
4. The parent’s ability to make age-appropriate decisions for a child.
5. The parent’s ability to communicate with a child.
6. Psychiatric concerns.
7. The parent’s living conditions.

What happens when DCFS takes a child from a parent?

They take the child from the parents without any prior agreement. The child will be in protective custody at the time DCFS goes to court to begin a court case. DCFS has to get a court order allowing it to keep your child within 48 hours of taking your child from you.

Should I hire a lawyer for a DCFS case?

The best approach is to have a lawyer do the talking for you. 4. Juvenile Court Trumps All. Once the juvenile court has jurisdiction over the parties, every other single court order must fall in line and follow the rules of juvenile court. What DCFS says doesn’t control anymore. Safety plans may be out the window.

What is the difference between delinquency cases and DCFS cases?

However, delinquency cases are different because they involve claims that a person under 18 committed a criminal offense. DCFS and the State have separate lawyers and different job functions. In most counties, the decision of whether the child protection matter goes to court is made by a state’s attorney.

Why do DCFS cases go to juvenile court in Illinois?

DCFS cases go to Juvenile Court for two main reasons: To get an order allowing DCFS to remove or keep children from returning to the parent’s home There are three kinds of issues that DCFS will claim and bring to juvenile court: Abuse and neglect: these cases can be filed in Illinois even if just one parent is accused of abuse or neglect.