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Child Abuse and Neglect

When a third person reports about the safety of a child, the police/social worker will investigate. The police/social worker will determine if the court should get involved and the neglected child may be taken away. After the child is taken away, the social worker will get to know about you and your child to determine…
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What is a Child Custody Evaluation?

In order to assist in determining what is in the best interests of the child, the court sometimes appoints a child custody evaluator. The child custody evaluator considers the health, safety, welfare and best interest of the child regarding custody and visitation issues. Generally, the child custody evaluator conducts interviews with the parents, children, other…
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Establishing Parentage in Orange County

Every county has a local child support agency which is a part of the state's Department of Child Support services. These agencies and the DCSS have been established to help parents and caregivers to provide the best possible environment for your children to be raised in, including providing health insurance and support. When there is…
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What is a Family Law CONTEMPT ACTION?

A Family Law contempt action can be Civil or Criminal. In a civil contempt the goal is to have corrective measures take place, whereas in a criminal contempt matter the Citee maybe sentenced to five (5) days in jail for each count. The jail sentence is imposed for the willful disobedience of a valid court…
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