OBJECTING TO AN ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE TO POSTPONE FACT FINDING

[nyc_Eagle]

Hello All,

I have an existing case which has been filed against me by ACS. I have many supporting documents that substantiates my case against ACS and absolutely disproves their case against me. ACS has nothing but hearsay and conjecture. The "fact-finding" hearing has been set for some time in Nov. The ACS attorney is looking to postpone the hearing for personal reasons for another month. I do not wish to delay this ridiculousness for any longer. He has also filed an order to show cause to reschedule the hearing to another date, subsequently delaying everything. I am objecting to rescheduling as I think it a ploy to try and get additional info against me! Can anybody recommend what I should do? Thanks.

[monkette31]

Go here and do this: http://fightcps.com/2010/04/09/what-to-do-if-child-protective-services-social-workers-are-investigating-you/

[family_man]

Personal reasons can come up for why an attorney may ask for a postponement. The judge may or may not allow it, depending on the reasons given. If you have a court-appointed attorney who is willing to make a serious effort to refute the allegations against you, you are way ahead of the game. The vast majority of attorneys, even private ones, make no effort to defend you at all, and simply advise you to do whatever CPS asks. The result is that your children remain in custody for over a year, if everything goes right. In the worst case, your parental rights are terminated.

I don't think your attorney is secretly conspiring with CPS to give you more time to trip up. I would go along with the postponement if the judge approves it, because if he ultimately dismisses your case, it will short-circuit the entire process.

[nyc_Eagle]

Thanks everyone!