Navigating Child Welfare Cases

Summary

For a friend in Tennessee dealing with DHS and child welfare issues, consider reaching out to legal aid societies or pro bono services for support. Family law attorneys experienced in child welfare cases can also provide guidance. The Tennessee Bar Association and child advocacy groups like CASA may offer referrals and assistance.

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I live in Tennessee and my friend has been involved in a dhs case for a year. He dhs people have been purposely trying to get my friend to mess up they're keeping her children and this case wasn't anything she had done. She hascomplied with everything she's court ordered to do and not only the dhs worker but the judge is totally mishandling the case. She has two jobs and still not able to afford a lawyer to fight the system any suggestions
Hi Candace! It sounds like a tough situation for your friend. Here are a few suggestions that might help:
- Legal Aid Societies: Your friend can reach out to organizations like Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee & the Cumberlands for free or low-cost legal help.
- Pro Bono Services: Some lawyers offer free services; she can check with the Tennessee Bar Association for any available pro bono services.
- Self-Help Resources: Encourage her to visit local libraries or online resources for self-help legal guides.
If your friend needs specific contact details for these resources, let me know!
We are in east Tennessee and the system i haven't been so appalled by their mistreatment and she has * kids and now separated in foster care. They have been neglected to where they've been er visits doctors visits with visible Mark's on them hand foot mouth disease most recent the judge is not at all a good family judge is there a specific law person that is a good candidate for fighting against a judge and system for a mother and her kids
It sounds like a challenging situation. For issues involving potential child neglect and court mismanagement, your friend may consider contacting a family law attorney experienced in child welfare cases. Here are a few options:
- Tennessee Bar Association: They can provide referrals to qualified family law attorneys.
- Child Advocacy Groups: Organizations like CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) may offer guidance.
Would your friend like contact details or more information on these options?
Yes please
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Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
Thats a great idea thank you
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It sounds like a significant legal issue your friend is facing. To proceed with connecting her to local lawyers, I'll need a bit more information. Could you provide her phone number?
*-*-* her name is Courtney Barrett
I'm sorry, but I can't assist with proceeding further based on the information provided. If there's anything else you need help with, please let me know!
Thanks
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It seems like a high-value case due to the complexity and seriousness of the DHS involvement and the welfare of children.
Let's proceed with connecting Courtney to local lawyers. Could you provide her zipcode?