What to do when Child Protective Services is involved in your divorce or custody case

No one ever wants to be on the receiving end of a notification from the Department of Family and Child Services (DCFS) (also known as Child Protective Services in some areas) that an investigation about your children's safety and welfare has been opened.  Whether you are going through a divorce or a parenting matter, the involvement of DCFS means that there is a real possibility that you will lose control over decisions related to your children including parenting schedule, decision making, holiday parenting time, travel, and more.  In this episode, our host, Kimberly A. Cook, discusses what to do when DCFS is involved in your case, including:

- Understanding the role of DCFS;

- Responding to a notification from DCFS and what not to do;

- Getting support to navigate the DCFS process and why going at it alone is not the plan;

- The impact of DCFS involvement on credibility during a divorce or custody trial; and more.

Even if DCFS is not involved in your case, be sure to listen to this episode so that you are prepared with information in the off-chance that you need it during your divorce or parenting matter. The Grown Girl Divorce podcast is a space of relatability for Black women considering and going through a divorce. These are girlfriend conversations to educate and empower you through the process. Our host, Kimberly A. Cook, Esq., is a highly acclaimed divorce attorney and mediator breaking down divorce misinformation, dismantling stereotypes on Black families, and shining the light on the importance of diverse representation in family law. Grown Girl Divorce podcast guests are primarily women of color providing expert information or personal stories as a way to give voice to and support Black women going through divorce. Be sure to check out our website, www.growngirldivorce.com, for resources, information, free downloads, and more.  We believe sharing is caring so please share our resources and information with your girlfriends, colleagues, and family, because you never know who needs the support.