Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

When a case is reported to defacs, an a mandated reporter comes to invest.. with no probable cause.. or evidence. . Just hear say statements from the other party..how is it they can remove your kid(s)?


Asked on 11/11/13, 3:09 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Martin Hilliard Martin G. Hilliard, PC

DFACS doesn't need probable cause. All they need is a complaint, which is someone calling to report abuse. When a caseworker comes to you for an interview and they find a need to interject, they have every right to do so. Now, if they continually come to you and start to harrass, I would certainly advise you to pony up with an attorney. Children aren't generally removed from a home unless a case worker finds that there is danger/neglect.

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Answered on 11/13/13, 3:46 am


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