Moshier Law’s dedicated Scottsdale DCS attorneys advocate for Arizona parents during investigations and fight tirelessly to protect their rights while pursuing child reunification when removal has occurred.
Key Takeaways:
If you’re a parent, the very last thing you want to experience is an interaction with DCS (Department of Child Safety) or CPS (Child Protective Services), especially if they are actively investigating a claim that’s been made against you. This situation is stressful, frightening, and even traumatic in some ways, but it’s critical that you don’t let your mind run away with all the worst possible case scenarios. Now is the time to stay calm and take immediate action by contacting our team at Moshier Law.
Our skilled Scottsdale DCS attorneys have nearly 40 years of collective experience—we know exactly how these organizations operate and what’s likely to happen next. We’ve earned the trust of thousands of parents throughout Arizona who have been in your same shoes, and that’s because we’re a deeply active, hands-on legal team that never takes a backseat role in a case.
Don’t leave your kids’ well-being and your parental rights hanging in the balance. Contact us today to book your free case evaluation so that we can start strategizing a plan for protecting your family’s future and defending your reputation.
DCS/CPS investigations typically start with a claim from someone who believes a child is being abused, neglected, or living in unsafe conditions. These reports can come from mandated reporters like teachers and doctors or from concerned neighbors, family members, or even anonymous sources. These organizations have a duty to investigate any claims of substance to ensure the safety of victims, but not every allegation is accurate or made in good faith.
Sometimes reports stem from misunderstandings, custody disputes where one parent is trying to gain leverage, or even malicious intent from disgruntled neighbors or relatives. Whether the claim against you has merit or not, DCS/CPS has significant power to disrupt your family, remove your children from your home, and impact your parental rights, which is why reaching out to our experienced Scottsdale DCS attorneys is critical from the very first contact.
We understand how daunting and overwhelmingly emotional this is, and it’s natural to be frustrated. Again, it’s important to stay calm and remember that you have rights. Letting your emotions get the best of you and lashing out at social workers or investigators is not going to do you or your children any good—it’s critical that you act strategically right now.
Another common mistake many parents make in this situation is thinking that being cooperative with DCS/CPS means answering every question fully, allowing unrestricted access to their home at any time, and essentially proving they have nothing to hide. However, even if this is your intent, what you say and do can – and will – be used against you.
This is when you should exercise your rights, including the right to have an attorney present during interviews and the right to limit access to your home without a warrant. As soon as you become our client, our seasoned Scottsdale DCS attorneys will step in to guide and protect you as the investigation unfolds. We know exactly what procedures these agencies are required to follow, so we can easily recognize any protocol violations or breach of your rights.
More importantly, we know how to correctly pursue the return of your children if they have been removed from your home. We immediately file the necessary motions, gather evidence that demonstrates your home is safe, coordinate expert witnesses when needed, and present a compelling case to the court that reunification serves your children’s best interests.
Every day your children are in foster care or with relatives feels like an eternity, and we work aggressively to expedite the process while building the strongest possible case for their return.
At Moshier Law, we don’t believe you’re automatically guilty if you’re being investigated. Even if there are other extenuating circumstances impacting your case (you’ve been charged with a crime, you’re struggling with addiction, etc.), you can trust our Scottsdale DCS attorneys to advocate tirelessly for the well-being of your family. Whether your case is still in the investigation phase or your children have already been removed from your home, we will immediately get to work on creating a clear, actionable plan to move your case forward and fight for the best possible outcome.
This won’t go away on its own—take action now. Book your free case evaluation to put strategic, results-driven advocates in your corner.
