Will I need to go to court?
The CAS must take the case to family court if they take your child away or if they are asking the court to order you to follow CAS advice. If they take your child away, the first court date must be within 5 days from the day they took your child.
You may have to go to court many times. Get a lawyer with experience in CAS cases to help you.
If the police charge you with a crime, you have a right to a trial in criminal court. This is separate from the case in family court, even though it may be about the same situation. Get a criminal lawyer right away.
This resource gives only general information. You should get legal advice about your own situation.
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