Do you have to do what Child Protective Services wants with out a court order?

Answer 1

Cooperate... cooperate... cooperate! That's all I can say. They may not have a court order... YET, but it is in your best interest that you do what they ask of you before it gets that far.

Answer 2

Without a court order, no. You do not give any further details, but is sometimes better to do what they want if it is something that seems reasonable like get rid of a violent dog or move out a cousin that has been accused of touching the children. If you feel that you are being wrongly accused, do not hesitate to fight back. It is a little known fact that people who come with a lawyer often win against CPS. Have you noticed that it is usually poor people who are accused by CPS? It's because CPS doesn't have the money to fight somebody who can afford an attorney. Most state budgets are already spread thin and not enough caseworkers.

Answer 3

Refusal to follow a case plan that is imposed by CPS will cause a judge to sign it into court-order form. You are always better off showing voluntary compliance with court services than being forced into it by a judge's order. You will bring more scrutiny on yourself and find yourself with more and more requirements to fulfill if they think you don't "Get it" yet.....show that you understand the seriousness of the situation that got CPS involved and be as cooperative as possible to put yourself in the best light and get the file closed out sooner rather than dragging it out for a long battle.

Answer 4

This depends on the situation. If your children are in custody, you must follow your case plan. If Children Protective Services are in the investigation stage and simply have an open case they certainly have less control (power) over you. For instance, you do not have to let them in when they come to your door. However, sometimes cooperation is best because they really can work their way into your life. If you feel that you are being treated wrongly, I suggest finding a family advocate or a professional person you can trust to guide and support you.

Answer 5

Absolutely not. CPS is not the law and has no enforcement powers. Learn how to protected and defend your constitutionally protected rights from this criminal agency that commits human rights atrocities all over America every single day. Visit the LIFE (Liberty Independence & Family Equality) website. The link is posted below in Source.

If you don't know your rights, you have none.

Answer 6

It probably depends on the situation. Four years ago CPS showed up at my door and demanded that I medicate my kids with psychiatric drugs. I said: "no!" and put up a real fight and won, without ever having to go to court. But now CPS is back in my life, only they didn't show up at my door again, but went directly to the school to take custody of one of my kids. They said I "neglected" him, but when I read the affidavit it didn't make any sense. Now I have to go to court where they will probably order me to do what they want. Well, at least I stalled them off for four years!

Answer 7

Not legally, but you are going to make them pay even more attention to you, then previously.

If you want to take a hard line, have them get an order, but rest assured they WILL get one, and then your rights as a parent are significantly compromised.

Answer 8

If you have already been to court with CPS then yes!I'm a foster parent and I've seen cases when the children were taken away for not doing what they were told!I wouldn't test them.Cps,dys,cys,etc. the judge most likely will side with them!

Answer 9

If you don't they will take you to court and attempt to get one.It is likely they will win and you will look bad.It's better just to cooperate until they move on.