Colorado law allows the Department of Human Services to ask a court to take protective custody of a child if the child is being abused or neglected. The law provides strict guidelines on this procedure which must be followed before a child may be removed from the home. And, if the state seeks to terminate the legal relationship between you as the parent and your child, you have the right to be fully represented at a full hearing before a District Court Judge. These types of cases are known as "Dependency and Neglect" cases.
A parent in a dependency or neglect case has certain due process rights. For example, the parent has the right to be represented by an attorney during the entire process and has the right to have a hearing and trials on important issues. The Department of Human Services has the duty to reunite the family if at all possible.
Paul Gertz has extensive experience in representing parents whose children have been taken by the State. Paul has assisted many parents in navigating through this complicated process and to assure that the parent's rights are protected. The Law Offices of Paul Gertz can counsel the parents on their rights as well as help them to regain custody of the child as soon as possible. If necessary, Paul will be a strong experienced advocate for the parent before the judge and jury.
If your child has been taken from you, consult with an attorney who will do everything needed to attempt to have your family reunited. Contact The Law Offices of Paul Gertz today for an attorney who can help you, get your children back home.
