Kissimmee Department of Children and Families Defense Lawyers
If the Department of Children and Families (DCF) has removed your child from your home, or threatened to remove your child from your home, there are steps you need to take. This is not a matter that can be delayed. You must move quickly. At Lapina & DuBois, P.A., our lawyers will act fast to protect your relationship with your child. Whether your case involves allegations of abuse or neglect, or it stems from criminal charges related to drugs or domestic violence, you can be confident in our representation.
Our Florida attorneys will strive to get your child returned to you, while also defending against criminal charges, if that is what led to DCF intervention. Call us at 407-982-3697 or toll free at 866-922-6352. We can also be contacted by e-mail.
Set Up a Case Plan to Get Your Child Back
These cases, referred to as dependency actions, are handled in juvenile court. Our law firm includes experienced criminal law and family law attorneys who are experienced in these unique cases. After your child is removed, a case plan will be set up. Essentially, this is a plan that outlines the steps you must take to get your children back. Our goal is to make certain this plan is fair and to guide you through it.
Keep Your Child Within Your Family
While you are moving forward with your case plan and taking the steps that need to be taken to get your child back under your roof, you want to make certain that your child is well cared for. You do not want your child with a foster parent that is a stranger. There are steps that can be taken to see that your child is placed with a family member. If your parents are willing to take their grandchild in, or you have a brother or sister or family friend who can care for your child while you do what you need to do, we will strive to place your child with that person.
Contact Us
For more information or to schedule an appointment with our Orlando lawyers to discuss juvenile dependency and child removal, please contact us.
