Phoenix Child Custody Attorney

Dependency Lawyer in Phoenix 

In the state of Arizona, anytime it is believed that a child has been neglected, abused or abandoned, Child Protective Services will intervene by removing the child from the parents’ home.  Once the child has been removed, he/she may be placed with another relative, such as a grandparent, or may be placed in foster care.  When Child Protective Services removes a child from his/her parents’ home, they are taking general precautions to end the abuse or neglect.  Even in cases where there is no solid proof of maltreatment, social workers from Child Protective Services may chose to intervene if they feel it is in the child’s best interests.

After a child is taken away from his/her parents, and his/her parents wish to remain in custody of the child, it is referred to as “dependency”.  Dependency cases may also involve non-relatives who are trying to secure custody of the child in question.  For example, if a foster parent were trying to keep a child, it would be categorized as a child dependency case.  

Like all cases involving child custody, dependency cases can be very tricky and difficult to litigate.  For this reason, anytime a person wishes to have custody of a child, whether it is a parent or non-parent, he/she should secure representation from an experienced child dependency lawyer, like the lawyers at Gillespie, Shields & Durrant.

Arizona Custody Attorneys

Providing Legal Service to Clients in Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler & Gilbert

If you would like to receive aggressive legal representation for a child dependency case, Gillespie, Shields & Durrant can help.  The knowledgeable Phoenix dependency lawyers at Gillespie, Shields & Durrant are ready to provide you with reliable legal counsel.  We are committed to protecting the best interests of children throughout the state of Arizona.  Contact our law office today to set up an initial consultation!