If my child had a diaper rash and went for a supervised visitation with the father...can the father take the child to the emergency room with out my permission? And how would DHR get involved?
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If the visit was supervised, With who? Perhaps a Court appointed. Then that person would also see the rash. He does have the right and should take the child to the doctors. He doesn't need your permission he is the child's father. And it is very likely the hospital reported to DHR. Some states it is mandatory. I don't know how extreme the rash was but if all is well you should have nothing to fear. And be happy he cared enough to have it checked. There may have been no malice just concern on his part.
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I am sorry to hear about this I wish I could answer your Qs. I was just browsing and came across this.I had to post something back!My daughter was very sick about a week ago. She is fine now. But it was so scary.No one knew what she was sick with... Thats the worst part.She is only 2. She was passing alot of blood in her stool....Well we,as humans, always think of the worst first.I felt like the Dr.s were not doing enoff.But I now know that if you trust your DR. with all your hart then your mother is in the right place!But if not...Find some were you do trust.Ya'll will be in my familys prayers.  when you don't know what to do,Take your hands off the situation-by not worring(as much)-and God will then take care of it.
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Sorry but unless you called the police and reported the abuse when it was going on you are out of luck. Joint custody is the way it happens now.\n\nIf he is abusing the child and you can prove it (your word is not good enough) you can obtain supervised visits.\n\nIf you are not married and no custody order is in place move to another state
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It depends on your state (laws, policy, and practice).  In our state, we DO an investigation after receiving a report.  If maltreatment is found and the children are determined to be unsafe, we first ask for the parents to identify a safety resource (family or friend that can temporarily keep the children until children are determined to be safe).  If a safety resource can't be provided or if the parents cannot be located, only then will the state seek custody.  At that time, there will be a 3 day hearing that takes place somewhere between immediately and up to 3 days in which the court will determine whether the children should be in custody or not.  The parents go to this hearing.  If the judge does find that the children should stay in custody, there will be a 10 day hearing (also known as the adjudicatory hearing where the full evidence is heard).  At this time, the parents (and legal representatives) also appear, and the judge will make a determination.  As I said, it differs state to state, but call the local social services office and ask what your rights are as far as hearings, etc.  We notify our parents (so long as we know where to locate them), as it is important for their side to also be heard.  If we cannot locate the parents and take custody, it is still our responsibility to at least attempt to locate the parents daily.  Hope this helps!
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I have worked in a group home that was affiliated with an actual residential treatment facility. It would seem that this child is currently in crisis. If he is in a group home, he should have been receiving some sort of wrap-around services. I would get in touch with either the judge, his DCFS caseworker or his therapist and they can initiate a 3 day psychological crisis placement in a hospital to evaluate the child. ( I am not sure how old he is which could affect this advice) If this is done, and it appears that he needs extra support, it would probably be a good idea for him to lose unsupervised home visits for a while until he is stabilized. If he continues to escalate, then it is possible he needs a more restrictive environment (residential) for a while, again his therapist and case managers would have to be involved in the facilitation and the determination of this type of placement. In the meantime...take his clothes and shoes, put him in pajamas until he earns back the privileges that go with being trusted.\n\nThis is what we did with our kids when they went AWOL and we kept a supply of pajamas just for these instances. The kids had no slippers, shoes or clothes and this was a real deterrent to running away.\n\nI hope this helps, and I hope the young chap gets some help, it really sounds like something bad may have happened while he was at home and this is his reaction.\n\nGood Luck
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I'm not an attorney so the best person to ask would be to have a free consultation w/ an attorney you find in the yellow pages. But from my understanding you can revoke his visitation rights w/ a modification to the decree/order. If he tried for shared parenting later it all depends on the circumstances and the judge but it is possible.
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Sounds like a confusing situation you are in.  As for him, unless the court says you cannot be around during his visits she and he cant do anything, his visitation time is just that, his.  As long as he is around and wants you to be a part of his child's life and no Court has denied you being there, you can.  \n\nA court can deny you being there if you've got a bad record and she requests it directly though.... and the child doesnt stay overnight in your home, especially if you are trully married.  But honestly it doesnt happen that much.
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You can probably get your husband's doctor to back you up in saying that he should not take the trip.  If you are sufficiently definite with her about it, she will have to decide whether she wants to go anyway or stay home to be near her son.  The thing is when you "express concern," you leave the question open.  When you say, "No, we can't go," and the doctor backs you up, then she will have to lay off.
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I have never heard of anything like this before.  You need a lawyer.  The best case scenario is that you'll bring an action for visitation against whomever happens to have custody of him.  Otherwise, you'll probably have to sue the state.\n\nIf you are a minor, there should be free legal services able to represent you.  In any case, find a lawyer in your area now.
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It is absolutely outrageous but I think this may sadly be permissible.  I am not sure at all and it certainly shouldn't be OK.  Next time tell them it is an emergency and you child has a condition and you have spilled the drink you brought with you.
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You are really having a rough time.  If your daughter is under18, don't you have a right by the law to access her records?  It might affect the therapeutic relationship with her psychiatrist.  But I must tell you that psychiatrist are not trained to counsel in the way that your daughter needs.  She is in need of a therapist that works with the psychiatrist. Even the releases of information that need to be signed must be signed by you because you are her guardian up until she is 18 years old.   If she is the one signing all of the forms then she needs to be the one paying all of the bills in regard to her treatment.  Maybe if you stated to the psychiatrist that you are not going to be responsible for her treatment if you cannot meet with him and discuss your daughter.  A competent psychiatrist and a conscientious one would want to get your take on what you were seeing.  he would not just prescribe medication.  Maybe you should seek out another psychiatrist.  Is there a community mental health agency in your area?.  They usually have counselors, psychiatrists, and case managers that work as a team.\n\nI have included some links for some of the laws from most of the states starting with Ohio and an explanation of HIPPA\n\nGood luck
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Call a local local attorney and ask.  Off the cuff I would say there are probably instances where what you describe is okay like if the child is attacking someone.
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I am so sorry for you! I am not experiencing the same, but my daughter has to have visitations with her father. He has threatened to kidnap her, so I'm always worrying about it. Also my child is 4 and has told me that her father touches and hurts her peepee. I've contacted several different agencies, lawyers, docs etc. Nothing is being done! I feel the frustration that you are going thru!The judge actually granted extra time on visits and went to unsupervised visits b/c evidence was inconclusive.I was told that if my ex was to run off with my daughter there was really nothing that I could do, even though I also have full custody. Why? Because he is the child's rightful parent too, and is allowed visitation. HUH??? I swear that is what they told me. But yet if I refuse to give my daughter over to him for his visits I will be arrested for kidnapping! ?????What a world we live in! Give me an email sometime. I'd like to stay in touch with you even if it's just to offer support. I hate to mention it but have you tried all the hosp. in the area that you last knew them to be? How about tracking them down via Yahoo White pages? Do you know of any family or friends that she might take your daughter to. Maybe you could contact them or go see them face-to-face. I don't know your financial sit. but hiring a private investigator might help. Have you posted their pics at police stations? They can fax it to others nationwide. Offer a reward. And above all else don't give up until you know for sure. And PRAY, PRAY, PRAY!!I will pray for you right now! God be with you! The answer about checking with schools is great. When you move to a new school the old school has to contacted and then they send info and should keep this on record. Maybe if she was in a Headstart program or a preschool program like pre-K you might be able to get some info thru them. As her biological father, you have the right to request that info and they cannot deny you it.Amy
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The answer to this question depends on the state.  In many states registered sex offenders or persons who molested their own child are permitted supervised visitation IF and oly if the court finds that it is in the best interest of the child.    There are statutes in some states that specifically state that physical custody cannot be given to such a person.  You best bet to get custody of the child is to show that the parents are unfit, but in most states it is incredibly difficult to take custody of a child when one or both of the parents are actively involved and haven't done anything wrong.  If there truly is an issue you should attempt to have a guardian ad litem appointed for the child, that attorney will argue for what is in the best interest of the child, and the mother and father will have their own attorney or attorneys.   If you are to be involved in the case you will also need your own attorney.  Keep in mind that any frivilous use of the legal system (not that you are, but sometimes court's will see actions as vindictive and frivilous, even if you have the best of intentions) will result in sanctions (extra fees) and payment of the injured party's attorney's fees.  This could get expensive, but if the child is truley in danger it will be worth it.  Good luck.
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if they harm my child
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The girlfriend has no right to be there.  If fact the girlfriend has no rights whatsoever when it comes to your child, even if the ex and she get married.  I am guessing that your son is in the hospital because he is sick (or has some major medical issues) and therefore the extra stress of someone being there that is not wanted isn't doing your son any good.  If she cares about your son at all, she will respect his wishes.  What I am wondering however is how old is your son?
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Listen, I AM a lawyer and I am asking you to let this go.  I am so truly sorry for your loss but the cause of death here was obvious.  The cord was wrapped around the baby's neck multiple times.  You asked for blood work, etc.  Under these circumstances, why would a doctor follow your orders?  There is no medical reason to do so and the insurance company certainly won't want to pay for a procedure simply because an upset mother "wants" one done.  \n\nLet's assume for the moment that the doctor should have followed your orders (and I think he was right in not doing so by the way), what would you sue for?  He didn't cause the death of your baby.  He didn't cause you injury.  No injury equals no lawsuit.  There is no cause of action available for failure to follow patient instructions.  Unless you can prove that something he did caused physical injury to you or caused your baby to die, then you simply have no recourse.\n\nAgain, I am so very sorry for your loss.  Having 4 miscarriages has got to be heart breaking.  But don't take your anger out on someone who did you no harm.\n\nI wish you luck on all of your future endeavors and pray that your next pregnancy will come to term without complication.