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CPS Defense Attorneys Are Here to Help. They’re More Than Just Lawyers
People’s association with those who are involved, in one capacity or another, with the child welfare system tends to be very single faceted. Roles tend to be either ‘the good guy’ or ‘the bad guy’. Not sure what we mean? Think about it. CPS workers are the bad guys because they take away your kids.…
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Why You Should ALWAYS Challenge a Report of ‘Suspected’ Abuse From CPS.
Here in Michigan, when a mandated reporter, or even just a concerned citizen suspects that a child might be the victim of abuse or neglect, they call CPS and make a report. At that point, a CPS worker reaches out to the family, either by phone or in person (depending on the severity of the…
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Is Every Foster Care Removal Really an Emergency?
You’ve read the news. So you’ve heard all the horror stories about children being beaten and burned and sexually assaulted by their caregivers, or worse – their own parents. But just like in every aspect of life, the worst case scenarios always make the news. Because tragedy, and emergency situations, makes great headlines. And misery…
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Michigan’s New Adoption & Foster Care Task Force
Michigan’s broken child welfare system has long been a topic of hot debate. What’s wrong with it, who is to blame, and how to fix it are regular subjects of media scrutiny. But it seems the state itself has decided to take on this mammoth issue, and see if they can figure out some of…
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Does The Child Abuse Registry Need to be Reformed?
As part of their pre-election platform, the Biden administration promised that their sweeping reforms would be carefully crafted to address current racial and social justice issues. With that in mind, several family advocates are calling for US Child Welfare policies to be reformed. Specifically, the Child Abuse Registry. (Here in Michigan we call our state…
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Should Abused Children be Held Responsible For Their Actions When They Harm Others? (Pt 2)
Welcome back and thanks for joining us for this two part series on whether or not a victim of abuse should be held accountable for the abuse they inflict on others. If you read the previous article, you know that in most cases, children who are abused do not go on to become violent. In…
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Should Abused Children be Held Responsible For Their Actions When They Harm Others? (Pt 1)
Anyone who has ever parented a child knows that it can be stressful. Kids, especially when they struggle with behavioral and emotional issues, or with mental health conditions, can test the limits of your patience in ways that nothing else on earth does. After all, they’re kids. Which means they haven’t yet learned to curb…
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What Mandatory Reporters Really Want: Foster Care or Rehabilitative Services
The idea of mandatory reporting is one we’ve discussed here on our CPS defense blog many times in the past. We’ve talked about what it is, who they are, and what the law has to say about it. We’ve even discussed whether or not people should be forced by law to report suspected child abuse…
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Happy Holidays From The Kronzek Firm!
It’s that time of year again – the season of gift giving, magical lights, and time spent with loved ones. Here at The Kronzek Firm we’d like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday, and a wonderful new year! We also understand that not everyone’s holidays are always merry and bright. With increased reports…
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Can I Spend Christmas With My Kids if CPS Took Them Away?
If your children were removed from your home by CPS, and placed into foster care, you’re probably wondering how you can spend Christmas with them this year. It must be a terribly stressful time for you, and the prospect of being alone on Christmas can be very disheartening. But while this holiday season may not…