Who is the Legal Parent?
Questions of who a legal parent may seem straight forward: Either you’re mom and dad by birth or you’re not. However, there are situations where biology is not necessarily the determining factor. Colorado Revised Statutes §19-4-105 sets out a number of factors that create what is a presumption of paternity or maternity that include: – […]
What Do I Do if the Department of Human Services (DHS) Knocks on My Door? A Q&A with Attorney Andrew Schoedel.
Dealing with the Department of Human Services in regard to your children is scary and confusing. A county social worker showing up to your home is intimidating and intrusive. There are always many questions and few answers. We will help you during this process. – Attorney Andrew Schoedel Here are some of the most common […]
Colorado Law for Dependency and Neglect
How does Colorado law define child abuse and/or neglect? Section 19-1-13 оf the Colorado Revised Statutes defines the grounds аѕ follows: (1) (a) “Abuse” оr “child abuse оr neglect”, аѕ uѕеd in раrt 3 оf article 3 оf thiѕ title, means аn асt оr omission in оnе оf thе fоllоwing categories that threatens the health […]
Attorney Andrew Schoedel wins Attorney of the Year recognition
The Colorado Office of Respondent Parents’ Counsel (ORPC) held its 4th Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs, CO from September 7-9, 2019. The ORPC provides effective legal advocacy for indigent parents in child welfare proceedings, and contracts the best Colorado attorneys to represent parents in Dependency and Neglect proceedings. Muhaisen Law Attorney Andrew Schoedel was awarded […]
Legal Name Change in Colorado
There are many reasons why someone would change their name legally. We’re given our names at birth, and they’re a part of every aspect of our lives. People know and refer to us by our name. We sign documents, conduct business, and the Government issues birth certificates, driver licenses, and Social Security cards in our name. […]
Andrew Schoedel Obtains Full Dismissal for Parent
Denver – Andrew Schoedel’s client is a father who was accused of parenting a dependent, or neglected, daughter. The Department of Human Services obtained an emergency custody of the child, and a Dependency and Neglect case proceeded through the courts for several months. Andrew was able to return the child home early-on in the case; […]
Dependency & Neglect Cases
Dependency and neglect cases are opened when a county department of human services (DHS) is concerned about the welfare of your child(ren) and either removed them from your home, or wants to be able to supervise your children in your home. Having a child taken away from you can be the most traumatic experience in […]
Attorney Andrew Schoedel Obtains Dismissal of Dependency and Neglect Case
Centennial – Attorney Andrew Schoedel who specializes in defending respondent parents in Dependency and Neglect matters, represented a father who was accused of drug use and emotional abuse. After working on his client’s behalf for months, the county moved to dismiss the case and Andrew obtained a “return-home” for his client, who is now reunited […]
