A de facto parent is someone who: -Cares for a child everyday who is a dependent of the juvenile court, -Has been acting as the child’s parent, -Is taking care of all the child’s basic needs for food, shelter, affection, clothing and care. If you decide to become a de facto parent to a child [...]
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What is a De Facto Parent?
September 01, 2011 | Posted by : Bettina Yanez | De Facto Parent,Disposition Hearing,Juvenile Dependancy | 0 Comment
Foster parents and Caregivers: Testifying in Court
August 13, 2011 | Posted by : Bettina Yanez | Caregiver,Foster Parent,juvenile defense law,Juvenile Dependancy | 0 Comment
If you are a foster parent or a caregiver, you may be called upon to testify in court on as a witness in juvenile dependency hearings. On of the lawyers involved in the case will contact you to let you know that you may be requested to answer some questions on the stand, in some cases you [...]
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