The 120-Day Battle Plan
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The 120-Day Battle Plan
A California CPS Parent’s Guide After Reunification Services End
When reunification services end and a California juvenile dependency court sets a hearing under Welfare and Institutions Code § 366.26, parents face an important period filled with deadlines, evidence requirements, and decisions to discuss with their attorneys.
The 120-Day Battle Plan is a practical legal education guide by Vincent W. Davis, Attorney at Law, designed to help parents understand the issues that may arise during this stage of a CPS case.
What You'll Learn
Protect Your Right to Challenge the Ruling: Understand the writ process and why immediate attention to deadlines matters.
Explore Section 388 Petitions: Learn about changed circumstances, supporting evidence, and potential requests to the court.
Document Parent-Child Visits: Organize visit information and maintain records that may be relevant to your case.
Understand Bonding Studies: Learn how professional evaluations may help assess the parent-child relationship.
Explore Family Placement and Guardianship: Review relative assessments and possible alternatives to adoption.
Understand ICWA Considerations: Learn about Native American ancestry inquiries and related protections.
Review Your Case Records: Identify reports, visitation logs, and other documents to discuss with your lawyer.
Prepare for the § 366.26 Hearing: Learn about potential legal exceptions, evidence, witnesses, and hearing preparation.
Understand Possible Next Steps: Explore options to discuss with counsel if termination appears likely or an order is entered.
Included Worksheets and Checklists
First 7 Days Checklist
Parent-Child Visit Log
Section 388 Evidence Inventory
Family Resource List
Questions for Your Lawyer
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Who Is This Guide For?
California parents navigating juvenile dependency cases after reunification services have ended and a permanency hearing has been scheduled.
About the Author
Vincent W. Davis is a California attorney with nearly 40 years of practice. His firm focuses on juvenile dependency defense, family law, criminal defense, and civil rights litigation.
Format: Downloadable 14-page PDF guide.
Important Legal Notice
This publication provides general legal education concerning California law and is not legal advice. It does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws, court rules, local practices, and deadlines may vary with the facts. No result is guaranteed. Consult a licensed California attorney about your specific circumstances, and confirm urgent deadlines with your lawyer immediately.
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