Juvenile Dependency Attorneys with Years of Experience

Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP provides over 57 Years of Combined Family Law Counsel Experience dedicated to Your Family’s Legal Concerns throughout the Legal Process.

In the state of California, juvenile courts typically deal with three types of cases: juvenile delinquency, juvenile status offenses, and juvenile dependency.

The last of these involves situations where the child may be facing neglect or abuse in their homes. In juvenile dependency cases, courts may choose to remove children from their homes, change parental rights, and a number of other significant actions.

Juvenile dependency cases involve situations in which the court intervenes in the interest of the well-being of a child to manage their living conditions, typically by removing them from an abusive or neglectful home for their own protection.

The California court is very clear in its goal of providing stable living conditions for children while maintaining a focus on keeping families together, and with the right legal representation you may be able to resolve juvenile dependency cases in a manner which is desirable for all parties.

At Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP, our legal team is committed to providing effective and efficient representation for parties to juvenile dependency cases and has extensive experience in the successful management of such cases.

If you or someone you know is involved in a juvenile dependency case, it is crucial that you seek effective legal representation immediately to ensure that your rights are fully upheld. 

Parties We Can Assist

Juvenile dependency cases can be brought against a caregiver by a number of parties. While many of these cases are, sadly, the result of a child actually being abused or neglected, there are certain situations in which a person is falsely accused of such mistreatment.

At Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP, our attorneys understand how painful either situation can be and, as such, work diligently to support people in a variety of situations, including the following groups:

• Parents who have been accused of neglect or abuse
• Parents who are accusing another caregiver of neglect or abuse
• Foster parents
• Relatives

If you are at risk of losing your child due to a false accusation of abuse or you believe that a child you love is not being treated well, you need a caring and skilled lawyer supporting you to ensure that your interests are protected.

There are a number of different circumstances which can lead to the necessity of juvenile dependency action, and an essential part of the law process in the California depends on the effective representation of all parties to the case. Our attorneys can help to protect your rights no matter which of the following roles you take in a juvenile dependency case:

• Parents whose children have been removed from their care
• Non-custodial parents whose children may be facing neglect or abuse
• The relatives of children living in dangerous conditions
• Foster parents whose children have been removed from their care

With a clear understanding of the inner workings of the legal system as it pertains to your unique situation, you will be better suited to make the right decisions for you and your children.

Who We Can Help

We offer our legal services to assist those involved in a number of different potential situations relating to juvenile dependency cases. We may be able to help you negotiate with social workers, pursue reunification with your child, establish paternity, and a wide range of other actions. Our firm has experience assisting the following in juvenile dependency cases:

• Offending parents
• Non-offending non-custodial parents
• Relatives
• Foster parents

No matter what situation you find yourself in relating to a juvenile dependency case, the assistance of a qualified legal professional can be an important safeguard for ensuring that the interests of your child and yourself are fully protected.

California family law courts have been charged with protecting and serving the best interests of the children involved in each case they hear, which can mean an enormous range of different things depending on the situations and circumstances involved in a particular case. When children are found to be living in dangerous, neglectful, or abusive conditions, the court may intervene on their behalf in order to help provide stable living conditions while focusing on keeping families together wherever possible.

The child’s best interests will always be put ahead of the goal of maintaining a cohesive family unit however, and in some circumstances the court may act to remove a child from the custody of an individual who is believed to be unfit for guardianship, often at the request of a non-custodial parent or another person concerned for the wellbeing of the child. On the other hand, it is possible for a parent or guardian to have their child unjustly removed from their care, and only effective legal representation will be able to overrule such a decision.

Juvenile Dependency Clients

Our clients come from all walks of life, and each is experiencing their own unique challenges involving juvenile dependency. Our attorneys possess the experience and the flexibility to assist you no matter what your situation, and have worked in the past with the following types of clients: 

• Parents who have had their children removed from their care
• Non-custodial parents who believe their children are experiencing neglect or abuse
• Relatives of children who are living in dangerous conditions
• Foster parents who have had their children removed from their care

Regardless of the details of your situation, you have legal rights to fight for custody of your child or to protect a child you suspect is enduring abuse or neglect.

Difficulties that can arise when dealing with the complexities surrounding Juvenile Dependency Law, ensuring all the paperwork is completed promptly, filed successfully, and sensitive family situations, and possibly other legal matters are mitigated swiftly.

This is why we have dedicated our Law Firm’s Legal Services Team to providing experienced, professional, and caring Juvenile Dependency Law Representation to each client under our advisement.

Mitigating Family Law Complications From the Juvenile Dependency Process

Rest assured, that we are prepared whether your case includes other family law situations like an annulment, legal separation, divorce, guardianship, a child custody battle, or pursuing child support, we are prepared and have the time tested experience to assist you with these conflicts, as well.

Our team of Family Law Legal Professionals consistently obtain favorable solutions for our clients developing effective legal arbitration, mediation, and litigation strategies who are struggling with personal and/or marital disputes.

We use our expansive understanding of the Local Court’s Legal Procedures and California State Laws to tailor a plan specific Legal Strategy to the best interest of your family’s unique needs.

California Family Law Practice Area Services

One of the most important aspects to consider when hiring an Juvenile Dependency Attorney is how proactive they are when it comes to representing your case.

Your personally dedicated San Marcos Juvenile Dependency Lawyer will take preemptive measures to understand your legal situation and all the unique circumstances into consideration to reach the best possible outcome for you and your family.

Our aggressive family case law litigation tactics have proven to be successful year after year through Mediation and in the courtroom resulting in many beneficial resolutions and settlements for our clients. 

Call us at (760) 757-6854 to schedule a complimentary case evaluation with our team.

Family Law Legal Cases We Routinely Handle Involving:

Divorce Law: Including Annulments, Contested, and Uncontested Divorces
Military Divorce Attorney: Experienced with uniques situations of Military Relationships
Mediation: Mediation encourages divorcing spouses to cooperate and avoid trial costs
Child Custody: Including Visitation, Negotiations, Modifications & Enforcement Actions
Child Support: Including Monitary Negotiations, Modifications & Enforcement Actions
Legal Guardianship: Application Preparation, Fitness Assessment, Legal Representation
Adoption: Including Step-Parent, Agency, Private, and International Adoptions
Prenuptial Agreement: We can help you draft and enforce favorable agreements
Paternity: Actions for those seeking custody rights and support payments
Legal Separation Agreement: Traditional and Same-Sex Marriages
Spousal Support (Alimony): Agreements for Spousal Support or Maintenance
Domestic Violence: Including representation for Abuse and those Accused of Abuse
Civil Harassment: We can help you seek a Civil Restraining & Enforcement Orders
Juvenile Court: Including guardianship, juvenile delinquency, and dependency matters
Marital Property Division: Representation as you divide property during divorce
Estate Planning: Including wills and probate