Wm. H. Kitchens, Jr. & Associates, LLC handles juvenile dependency cases in Georgia, where they represent parents whose children have been removed from the home. The firm's approach is centered on family reunification, and its attorneys work to resolve matters with the Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS).The firm's attorneys assist parents throughout the dependency process by:
- Representing parents at deprivation hearings and other court proceedings.
- Working with DFCS to identify and address the issues that led to the child's removal.
- Developing a strategy to address the concerns of child protective services.
- Referring parents to necessary programs, such as substance abuse counseling, anger management, or parenting classes, to resolve underlying problems.
- Advocating for the family to protect the parents' rights and facilitate the safe return of the child.
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In Georgia, DFCS has the authority to investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, or abandonment. If the agency believes a child is unsafe, it may remove the child from the home and file a dependency complaint with the juvenile court. The Wm. H. Kitchens, Jr. & Associates team works with parents to address the court's and DFCS's concerns, with the ultimate goal of reuniting the family.