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Dependency Court
Barrister Amna (Alevels Academy Islamabad)
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8/30/2024
A Levels Academy Islamabad
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Unfortunately, child abuse exists, and in various forms.
00:05
Fortunately, there are legal methods for protecting a child.
00:09
Additionally, there are also ways for parents to clear up any perceived or alleged wrongdoing
00:14
towards their child.
00:16
All this happens through what's called dependency court.
00:19
At least, that's what it's called.
00:21
But in Florida, it really is just a type of case brought under the Florida rules of juvenile
00:26
procedure and generally handled by the family court division of your local courthouse.
00:30
A dependency case starts when a child is taken from parents and the state files what's known
00:35
as a petition for dependency.
00:38
But before a child can be taken, a complaint must usually be filed with the Florida Child
00:42
Abuse Hotline.
00:44
This prompts the state to follow up with an investigator within 24 hours of the complaint,
00:49
usually with the involvement of the Child Protective Services, overseen by the Department
00:53
of Children and Families, or DCF.
00:56
The on-site investigation involves an inspection of the home and the conditions under which
01:00
the child lives, an interview with the parents, and observing whether there are signs of physical
01:05
harm, drug and alcohol abuse, or anything else endangering the child's welfare.
01:10
If it is determined the child's safety is in question, they will be placed in a temporary
01:14
protective home.
01:16
This may mean a relative's house or, barring that, a foster home.
01:21
Then, an initial hearing is scheduled to determine if there was reasonable cause for the petition
01:26
of dependency to be filed.
01:28
This may be included with several other types of hearings that take place throughout the
01:32
year.
01:33
These are a shelter hearing, trial, review hearing, and permanency planning hearing.
01:38
Throughout the process, the dependency court can mandate medical and psychological tests,
01:43
intervention classes, and training courses for the parents.
01:47
Failure of or non-compliance with these requirements can lead to permanent loss of the children.
01:53
This is all part of the case plan, which contains the guidelines for how a child can be returned
01:57
to the home.
01:59
This process can be drawn out, repetitive, confusing, and frustrating for both the parents
02:04
and the child.
02:06
But if you're fighting to get your child back, then they must be endured.
02:10
LegalYou has the resources to give you the endurance and the guidance.
02:15
LegalYou.
02:16
You can do this.
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