Legal Question in Family Law in Arkansas

How long do I have to file a motion for an extension of time to file an appeal in a DHS dependent/neglect case from the adjudication hearing?
DHS has cleared me of all the allegations, however the Judge found me guilty of neglect from the adjudication hearing. The disposition hearing is in 2 days. The court did appoint me an attorney but the Judge fired my attorney because I do not meet the federal guidelines to be appointed an attorney although her represented for like 2 hearings before that. The Judge fired him on the 18th days and the notice of appeal would have to be filed by the 21st day. The notice of appeal did not get filed because the attorney was fired so my only option is to file the motion for an extension of time to file an appeal. I think I have 180 days to file the appeal, is that correct?
Should the motion for the extension of time to file an appeal be filed before the disposition hearing in 2 days or will I be ok to just attend hearing turning in my paperwork from DHS clearing me of all the allegations? If I produce the letters from DHS as evidence do I need to have that specific worker there that signed the letters from DHS to put them on the stand or is just the letters enough?

Asked on 4/13/15, 7:28 am

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Usually, as I have not checked the law regarding DHS matters, you have thirty (30) days to appeal from Circuit Court to the AR Court of Appeals...

Answered on 5/27/15, 4:55 am

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