| Legal MattersDependency And Neglect (DNN)
| Dependency and neglect complaints are filed against parents or non-parent caretakers of a child if the Department of Social Services believes that it reasonably knows or suspects that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect. When a DNN action is filed, the State will assign a Guardian Ad Litem to represent the child's interests.
In Colorado, a child may be found to be neglected or dependent if:- a parent or child has abandoned the child or has mistreated or abused the child;
- the child lacks proper parental care;
- the child's environment is harmful;
- the child tests positive at birth for certain controlled substances; or
- the parent or legal custodial has subjected another child to habitual abuse
If a court finds that your child is neglected or dependent, your parental rights may be terminated. If you are involved in a Dependency and Neglect matter and want experienced and aggressive attorneys to defend your parental interests, contact the attorneys at Jorgensen, Brownell & Pepin. |
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