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Can a DUI Lead to Losing Custody of Your Child?

June 16, 2025

Child Dependency, Criminal Conviction, Criminal Defense, Criminal Threats, DMV Hearing, DUI

Paul Wallin

Family Law Child Custody Lawyer Wallin & Klarich Orange County

Can a DUI Lead to Losing Custody of Your Child? When most people think about DUI penalties, they focus on the immediate consequences: jail time, fines, license suspension, and increased insurance rates. However, there's a devastating consequence that many parents don't consider until it's too late—the loss of custody of their children. A DUI conviction, […]

Child Services Agencies Have to Follow Up After Child Removal Proceedings

January 15, 2025

Child Dependency, Child Endangerment, Law & Information, Legal Rights, Wallin & Klarich, WK Law Talk

Paul Wallin

Child Services Agencies Have to Follow Up After Child Removal Proceedings In a significant ruling that highlights the importance of proper procedure in child welfare cases, a California appellate court recently reversed a juvenile court's decision to remove two minors from their father's custody. This case gives insights into the legal standards required for child […]

Court Holds That A Parent with A “Drug Problem” Can Retain Custody of Their Child If They Provide Adequate Care To Their Child - Welfare and Institutions Code Section 300(b)

August 22, 2024

Child Dependency, Criminal Charges, Criminal Conviction, Criminal Defense

Paul Wallin

Wallin & Klarich Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney Bail

Court Holds That A Parent with A “Drug Problem” Can Retain Custody of Their Child If They Provide Adequate Care To Their Child - Welfare and Institutions Code Section 300(b) If you find yourself accused of substance abuse and are facing a child dependency case per Welfare and Institutions Code 300, then you likely will […]

THE COURT CANNOT TAKE YOUR KIDS AWAY JUST BECAUSE YOU HAVE A CRIMINAL RECORD OR BECAUSE YOU HAVE GONE TO PRISON

May 21, 2021

Child Dependency

Paul Wallin

THE COURT CANNOT TAKE YOUR KIDS AWAY JUST BECAUSE YOU HAVE A CRIMINAL RECORD OR BECAUSE YOU HAVE GONE TO PRISON A recent decision by the California Second District Court of Appeals held that the court cannot take your child away from you or deny you “reunification services” solely because you have a serious criminal […]

10 Important Tips to Help You Decide Which Child Dependency Attorney to Hire

March 19, 2021

Child Dependency

Paul Wallin

10 Important Tips to Help You Decide Which Child Dependency Attorney to Hire There are many reasons why the courts may find you or a loved one unfit to take care of your child. Unfortunately, our experienced child dependency attorneys have spoken to a large number of parents who do not know why a child […]

What is the Purpose of the Child Dependency Court? (WI 300)

February 8, 2019

Child Dependency

Paul Wallin

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What is the Purpose of the Child Dependency Court? (WI 300) Most people believe that a child should be able to live with his or her parents. But is that always the case? Should children be allowed to live with parents or legal guardians who don’t take proper care of their children? This is a […]

Example of a Child Dependency Case Plan

November 9, 2018

Child Dependency

Paul Wallin

Example of a Child Dependency Case Plan If you have a child dependency case and the court determines that your child is not safe to be under your supervision, the court will take the child out of your care. In these instances, the child will be placed either in the custody of a relative or […]

Why You Need to Hire a Lawyer for Your Child Dependency Case (WI 300)

July 10, 2017

Child Dependency

Paul Wallin

Why You Need to Hire a Lawyer for Your Child Dependency Case (WI 300) In a child dependency case, you could lose your parental rights to your child. There is a lot at stake, and it is a long, complex process. That is why you should seek legal representation from a private child dependency attorney […]

Can the Court Terminate Your Parental Rights in a Child Dependency Case? (WI 300)

June 19, 2017

Child Dependency

Paul Wallin

Can the Court Terminate Your Parental Rights in a Child Dependency Case? (WI 300) The worst-case scenario in a child dependency case is that your parental rights are terminated and your child is permanently removed from your custody. However, it is important to understand that the court will not immediately come to this decision. Before […]

The 3 Most Common Ways a Child Dependency Case Starts (WI 300)

June 14, 2017

Child Dependency

Paul Wallin

The 3 Most Common Ways a Child Dependency Case Starts (WI 300) When you are involved in a child dependency case, you face the risk of losing custody of your child forever. Sadly, our experienced child dependency lawyers speak to many people who have no idea why a child dependency case against them has started. […]

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