Scottsdale Juvenile Dependency Attorney
At the Law Office of Karen A. Schoenau, we help siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles or other family members through private dependency proceedings. Through a juvenile private dependency proceeding an individual, usually a family member of the minor child, seeks the assistance of Child Court to determine if a child needs a proper parental figure.
A child may be in need a dependency if:
- There is no parent or guardian
- There is no parent or guardian willing to exercise or capable of exercising care and control over the child
- The child is not being provided with the necessities of life, including adequate food, clothing, shelter or medical care
- The child's home is unfit by reason of abuse, neglect, cruelty or depravity by a parent, a guardian, or any other person having custody or care of the child.
If any of the above conditions exist the child will generally become of a ward of the state unless there is a family member willing to become a guardian for the child.
Finding the Solutions That Work For Your Family
When you are facing a matter under Arizona family and custody law, the solutions that work for others may not work for you. That's why we perform in-depth analysis on each family law case we handle. We make sure that the strategies we use are specifically designed to get you the best possible results. Whether it is through an in loco parentis proceeding, a guardianship or a dependency, we want to protect your family.
Talk to Our Phoenix Dependency Attorney
Talk to our experienced lawyer regarding dependency proceedings. Get real answers that apply to your situation. Contact us at 623-239-4410 or toll free at 888-714-4369.
