Child Protective Services (CPS)
Legal Resources
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Affidavit of Indigence and Request for Court-Appointed Attorney PDF
If you are low-income and a respondent in a suit by the State of Texas to terminate your parental rights, you may qualify for court-appointed attorney. Content Detail
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- Travis County Law Library
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A Handbook for Parents and Guardians in Child Protection Cases
What You Need to Know about the Court Process Content Detail
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- State Bar of Texas
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- Spanish / Español
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"What Happens to my Child?" Frequently Asked Questions About Child Protective Services
Frequently Asked Questions About Child Protective Services (by Parents receiving services from Domestic Violence Providers) Content Detail
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- Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
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- Spanish / Español
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How long can I leave a child unattended in a vehicle?
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- Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
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How old must a child be to be left home alone?
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- Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
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How to Report Child Abuse and Neglect
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- Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
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Parent's Guide to Child Protective Services
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- Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
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- Spanish / Español
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SAPCR: Contested
Contested Cases, No Agreement When the parties do not agree about custody, visitation or child support, the SAPCR case is not a simple matter. Courts call these cases contested. A contested case is more complicated because the parties disagree. Additional steps and forms are needed. Read More
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- Partnership for Legal Access
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- Spanish / Español
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