Prioritizing LOVE Over Kids? Mom's Choices Under FIRE in Custody Case скачать в хорошем качестве

Prioritizing LOVE Over Kids? Mom's Choices Under FIRE in Custody Case

#JUDGE #COURT #TRENDING #familycourt @courtwatchers #Realitycourt #childcustody #zoomcourt #judgefleischer #karen #CourtTV Judges work with struggling parents in a variety of CPS Cases, all to help determine the best outcome for their children. Watch and listen to the variety of different legal angles being addressed, and weigh in with your thoughts. Mom Loses Visitation — Lawyers Show Up Late to Court! In the Interest of Desmond and Hope Williamson Case No. 85714 – Randall County, Texas Initial Permanency Hearing April 29, 2025 This tense child welfare hearing reveals a heartbreaking custody battle. The mother, Jolie Simmons, has missed visits, failed dr^g tests, and is now evicted. She didn't show up to court. The father, Damien Williamson, hasn't made contact or established paternity. Meanwhile, the foster father—Kevin Foster—has become a stable and loving figure in the children's lives. The court rejected CPS's request to move the children closer to the mother, citing emotional trauma and the strong bond with the foster parent. Judge ruled that the children must not be moved without court permission. The mother's visits are suspended until she provides a clean UA and hair strand dr^g test. The next hearing is set for August 18, and it may be the final one. If the mother continues to miss court and fail services, the state could seek termination of parental rights. TPR (Termination of Parental Rights): Legal process that permanently ends a parent’s rights to their child. Permanency Hearing: A review to determine the child’s long-term placement—whether with parents, relatives, or adoption. UA (Urinalysis): A dr^g screening test required by the court. Hair Strand Test: A longer-term dr^g test detecting usage over several months. Service Plan: Court-approved list of tasks (e.g., counseling, dr^g tests) a parent must complete for reunification. Should the court give Jolie Simmons more time, or is it time to move toward adoption? What do you think about CPS trying to move the kids despite the foster parent’s bond? Should the alleged father still have a say if he’s never even shown up? General Court Terminology: Hearing: A formal proceeding in court where evidence is presented and arguments are made. Motion: A formal request made to the court for a specific action or ruling. Order: A directive issued by the court, requiring someone to do something or refrain from doing something. Adversary Hearing: A hearing where opposing parties present their case and evidence to the court. Testimony: Statements made by a witness under oath. Exhibit: A document or object presented as evidence in court. Objection: A formal protest against the admissibility of evidence or a question asked during a hearing. Overrule: To reject an objection. Sustain: To uphold an objection. Judicial Notice: The act by which a court recognizes the existence of a certain fact without requiring formal proof. Record: The official documentation of court proceedings, including transcripts, exhibits, and orders. Pro Se: Representing oneself in court without an attorney. Guardian Ad Litem: A person appointed by the court to represent the best interests of a child in a legal proceeding. Best Interest of the Child: The legal standard used in custody and child welfare cases to determine what is best for the child's well-being. Default: When the litigant doesn't show. Waive: When something is taken away or a rule is not applied. Child Custody/Support & Protective Services: Child Protective Services (CPS): The government agency responsible for investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect. Temporary Managing Conservator: In Texas, the role assigned to CPS when they take custody of a child, giving them the right to make decisions about the child's care. Custody (Conservatorship): The legal rights and responsibilities of a parent or guardian to care for and make decisions for a child. Visitation: The schedule and terms under which a non-custodial parent can spend time with their child. Child Support: Financial payments made by a parent to support their child. Medical Support: The portion of child support designated for the child's medical expenses. Dental Support: The portion of child support designated for the child's dental expenses. Reasonable Efforts: The efforts a child protective services agency must make to reunify a family. Initial Permanency Hearing: A court hearing to determine the long-term plan for children in foster care. Motion for New Trial: A request to a court to rehear a case based on errors or new evidence. Home Study: An investigation into the suitability of a potential placement for a child. ICPC (Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children): An agreement between states governing the placement of children across state lines. Adjudicated Father: A man who has been legally determined to be the father of a child.