What rights do I have to my children if they have been temporarily removed from my custody in Florida by CPS?
You may need to seek at least a consultation with a dependency attorney in your area that can better explain to you what your rights and responsibilities are while in the system,. Otherwise, you just have to keep calling the public defender and the advocate until you get answers. Or bring up the issues you are having to the judge and see if they assist you.
About the Author
Vanessa Vasquez de Lara is the founder and managing partner of Vasquez de Lara Law Group. Understanding that family law matters are among life’s most challenging moments, she established a firm dedicated to providing clarity, compassion, and powerful legal advocacy to families across Florida.
A graduate of the University of Miami School of Law, Vanessa has been consistently recognized for her professional skill. She has been named to the Super Lawyers list (2016-Present) and is a trusted legal voice and author, and appearing as a featured legal commentator on Univision’s national morning show, Despierta América.
Her leadership extends throughout the legal community as the former President of the Coral Gables Bar Association and an active member of multiple committees for the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar.
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