Child Custody Court Violations

Summary

The users children were taken into custody by the Department of Child Services (DCS) due to an accident. The user has court-ordered visitation rights, but DCS is allegedly not complying with the order. The user has tried to address this issue with DCS and their lawyer, but has not received adequate assistance. The user is considering filing a motion for contempt of court order against DCS and a complaint against their lawyer with the New York State Bar Association. The user is seeking advice on how to proceed with these actions.

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Our kids were taken from our care on June 3rd * due to a freak accident and we weren't able to see them til July 3rd due to court ordered visitions. Now they aren't complying with the court order. We asked them to bring our kids to Tupper Lake due to my car getting impounded
Who exactly is not complying with the court order?
Dcs
What specific actions has DCS taken that you believe are in violation of the court order?
They won't let us see our kids unless it's at the DSS office and our car got impounded a week ago
What does the court order specifically state about the location and conditions of your visitation rights?
It doesn't say anything about location but we get to see the kids for two hours twice a week
What is the name of the court that issued the order? This will help me provide you with the appropriate contact details.
Malone family court new York
What actions have you taken so far to address this issue with DCS?

Malone Family Court, New York:
- Address: * W Main St #*, Malone, NY *, United States
- Phone: +* *-*-*
I have emailed our caseworker and she is usually in her office but sometimes she isn't.
Have you considered filing a motion for contempt of court order against DCS? This could help enforce the visitation rights granted by the court.
How would I do that
To file a motion for contempt of court order, you need to:

- Document the violations
- File a motion at the court
- Attend a hearing

Please consult with a lawyer for detailed guidance.
Ok
Have you consulted with a lawyer regarding this issue?
General Information:
- It's crucial to have legal representation in such matters.
- Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York might assist. Contact: +* *-*-*.
My public defender is out of the office today
When will your public defender be available? It's important to discuss this with them as they can guide you through the process of filing a motion for contempt of court order.
Tomorrow and I have to work tomorrow
Can you arrange for someone else to meet with your public defender on your behalf?
It has to be me
Can you possibly arrange a phone or video consultation with your public defender during your break or after work hours?
I can call her tomorrow
What time are you planning to call your public defender tomorrow?
Probably around 11am
What is the name of your public defender? This will help me provide you with their contact details if available.
Courtney trumbly
What is the best way to contact Courtney Trumbly?
Call her
What is the contact number for Courtney Trumbly?
*-*-*
What is the exact wording of the court order regarding your visitation rights?
I would have to look at the order
Could you please provide the exact wording of the court order regarding your visitation rights when you have it available?
We get two hours twice a week Tuesday and Friday
What actions has DCS given for not complying with the court order?
Um, yes we are all. I am using Kevin Nichols law firm. It was court ordered by the judge and I've been trying to get in touch with him every day of the week since they took our kids almost 70 days ago. We have to be in court on August 30th and I still haven't had my consultation with my lawyer. I have not had any phone calls back. No one answers the phone. You just get a voicemail and he also told me the constitution does not apply your rights. You have none. CPS is over your over you. They're better than a constitution. They don't have to follow the constitution when I know our civical rights as parents * was violated our 5th 4th of our constitution amendment has been violated and 7th of our constitution and 14th of our constitution and the first amendment of our constitution has been violated and they're not doing nothing about it. If you could please give me a call at *-*-* my name is Morgan we really need your help. I've tried contacting the bar association against Kevin Nichols because he's not doing his job but yet he has a very high rating and he's also got a lot of positives but he also has a lot of negatives on his way. He does law
What specific actions or statements did Kevin Nichols make that led you to believe he is not adequately representing your interests?
He's not returning my phone call so I can do my consultation appointment with him. He has not attempted to try to help me. I do not know what's going on but when it comes to your constitutional rights you have rights. An attorney is supposed to support you and help you with your rights and disclaimers
Have you considered filing a complaint against your attorney with the New York State Bar Association?
Yes I have tried. I've also talked to an agent and I have called the New York a bar association and they try to send me to somebody in in Manhattan and you can't talk to nobody in Manhattan's all automated
What is the exact issue you are facing with the automated system in Manhattan?
There's no possible way to talk to anybody. It's always a bloody computer
Have you tried reaching out to the New York State Bar Association via email or their online complaint form?
I messages and they're automated. Service is so fast. You can't write nothing down
What is the exact content of the automated messages you received from the New York State Bar Association?
No, I haven't received anything from the bar association. I'm the one that had to look them up to try to get help because my lawyer is not doing his job. That's what I thought you was going to be doing to help us
What specific help are you seeking from us regarding your lawyer's conduct?
Well for starters, this lawyer has been a rain to us to do his job and help us retain our kids back from CPS where they illegally kidnapped him and attained them and he's saying well there ain't nothing you can do. The constitution does not apply here b******* as human rights are constitution does apply and you have to follow the policies of law. I'm actively looking to be a law agent myself being meaning stating as try to be a lawyer to protect help families. So when it comes to law I do know I have a library downstairs of nothing but law and I'm trying to get help to fix this situation so we can get our kids home and my lawyer is not doing his job
I need somebody to talk to instead of a computer. Can you please have someone call me at *-*-*. Thank you