Juvenile Dependency

It is absolutely critical for parents or family members seeking temporary placement of the children to have an attorney for the first hearing in a dependency case, often referred to as a detention hearing, as this hearing sets the tone for the rest of the case.

The Bez Law Firm, P.C. represents parents and caretakers involved in juvenile dependency proceedings. The attorneys at the Bez Law Firm, P.C., are experienced in cases where courts have taken jurisdiction over your family based on allegations of neglect or abuse.

Our attorneys also represent family members seeking guardianship over children that have been taken from their parents due to allegations of abuse or neglect. It can be overwhelming to navigate through the various jurisdictions and laws that govern juvenile dependency cases that evolve and change every day. This is why an experienced lawyer on your side is so important.

Juvenile Dependency cases are generally initiated by allegations filed by the Department of Children's and Family Services, formerly known as Child Protective Services. These allegations can range from neglect to physical and mental abuse. Courts then are empowered to take jurisdiction over your family due to these allegations. This means that the Court, and not you, decides what is best for the children. It is important to have an experienced lawyer on your side from the start of these proceedings as the Courts can make life changing rulings against you that are hard to overturn.