Temporary Custody Attorneys and Procedures

When certain problems arise that put the health and well-being of a child in danger, certain precautions need to be taken immediately. When emergency temporary custody issues arise in Oklahoma, it is essential that legal assistance is sought, so that all of the problems that surround an emergency situation can be effectively resolved.

In order for a person to be considered as a possible protector for emergency temporary custody, required documents must be filled out in order to gauge the qualifications of a candidate guardian. The well-being of the child is the most important factor in a situation of danger, so it is essential that the potential guardian must meet all of the qualifications.

The court system would not want to remove a child from an existing dangerous situation only to place them into another dangerous situation in an emergency temporary custody case. Many people have to fill out the required documents in order to be taken into consideration, because, once again, it is the child’s welfare that takes precedence.

Purpose and Policy of Emergency Temporary Custody

Below is an outline of what could be loosely construed as a plan of attack for child welfare services departments across the country and in Oklahoma.  These departments are tasked with protecting the interests of minors and providing the right services to children in temporary custody and their families.

How is abuse and neglect defined?

Abuse can be doled out in many forms, including physical, psychological sexual or emotional. Many times this abuse will go way too far, and anyone with knowledge of this type of conduct needs to take it upon themselves to report it to the District Attorney immediately. Neglect differs somewhat from abuse, in that it is generally defined as either failing or refusing to provide a child with reasonable means to remain healthy and safe. Examples of neglect include not providing enough or adequate food, water, heat, medication, clothing or shelter. Conduct can also constitute neglect, such as when a guardian uses, sells drugs or controlled substances or performs sexual acts in the presence of a child.

Oklahoma Emergency Temporary Custody

As seen with the material provided, certain requirements must be met in order to file a report addressing the child’s welfare that’s in jeopardy. You have also seen a brief explanation regarding the procedure that is taken to ensure the child’s safety. Legal representation must be secured, because when a child’s welfare is in danger the court system must be used to protect that child.

Emergency temporary custody in Oklahoma and everywhere else was created to protect the health and well-being of the child, and here at Atkins & Markoff we can assist with the legal procedures that must be taken. Contact us now for a full consultation. Let us help you help a child in need!