I would have never thought it would happen to me, but Child Protective Services invaded my home a couple of years back and took my daughter for no God given reason. I did a little of my own investigating and I found that they were trying to use my daughter in an adoption scam. I don't know what to do because I have audio tapes, written statements, etc. A lawyer won't even talk to me here in NC. Is there a lawyer that will do this case probono? Is this even grounds to sue? CPS devestated my life and I regained custody of my daughter a year later, which cost me 5 thousand in my entire savings. Now my daughter has to visit with a out of pocket therapist because she still has nightmares when they so viciously took her away that fateful night! Help?
2007-10-25 04:55:19 · 5 answers · asked by LKimme 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I'm not normally a fan of the ACLU, but in these kind of cases, they're a God sent. They'll do it for free AND put experienced lawyers on it. Call them now. Don't wait.
2007-10-25 05:13:23 · answer #1 · answered by TJTB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you had proof of illegal activity by child services you could have gone to the state atty general. Sounds like the lawyers dont feel that you have a case where you have a chance of winning a judgement. Usually you can find a young lawyer who would like to take on a case that will hit the headlines - which yours would. Try lawyers that deal with high profile and controversial cases.
2007-10-25 05:06:58 · answer #2 · answered by Diane M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, there is a reason the lawyer would not talk to you. It is because you don't have a case.
If you did have a legitimate cause to sue, lawyers would be standing in line for your business. A sucessful lawsuit against CPS would be big dollars, and lots of publicity for the attorney.
Do not get me wrong, I feel for your daughter, and regardless of the reason, this has to be horrible for her.
2007-10-25 05:03:42 · answer #3 · answered by trooper3316 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I find your story incredible. If you have actual proof that what you say is true then you may be able to sue. Sounds like you cannot afford a lawyer. Perhaps a law school pro bono program near you can help.
2007-10-25 04:59:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree that attorneys you checked with don't feel you have a chance of winning. There are thousands of "ambulance chasers" that take big money cases for a percentage of the judgement.
2007-10-25 05:18:40 · answer #5 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋