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Know Your Rights #6: Making Your Voice Heard in Alabama Dependency Court
Explanation: During court proceedings related to your child, you have the right to present evidence, testify, and have witnesses speak on your behalf.
Legal Reference: This right is inherent in the judicial process and is...
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This Is Happening In Alabama — And People Need To Know
They told us the system was here to protect children.But what they didn’t say is how often it destroys families instead.
Right now, in counties across Alabama, families are being torn apart with no due...
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Know Your Rights #5: How to Challenge DHR Findings and Reports
Explanation: If you disagree with DHR's findings or decisions, you can challenge them through administrative reviews or court appeals.
Legal Reference: Alabama Administrative Code r. 660-5-34-.08 outlines the due process procedures for individuals to contest...
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Alabama Lawmaker Pushes for Parent Rights: New Bill Demands Transparency from DHR
A New Day for Parental Rights in Alabama
In a powerful step toward justice and accountability, Alabama State Representative Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham) has filed a bill that would require the Department of Human Resources (DHR)...
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Know Your Rights #4: Your Right to Be Notified of All Court Hearings
Explanation: You must receive timely notifications of any court hearings involving your child. This ensures you can participate and present your side.
Legal Reference: Alabama Administrative Code r. 660-5-34-.11(1)(d) emphasizes the importance of informing parents...
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Know Your Rights #3 “Securing Legal Counsel: Your Right During DHR Proceedings in Alabama”
Explanation: You have the right to an attorney during DHR proceedings. If you cannot afford one, the court may appoint one for you.
Legal Reference: Alabama Administrative Code r. 660-5-34-.11(1)(e) states that parents should be...
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Still Unfolding: The 2020 Lab Scandal in Ozark, Alabama and the Corrupt System All Across the State
In 2020, the small city of Ozark, Alabama became the epicenter of a devastating scandal that exposed deep cracks in Alabama’s child welfare system. Brandy Murrah, former owner of A & J Lab Collections,...
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How to Request and Prepare for a DHR Indicated Hearing
When DHR labels your case as "indicated" for abuse or neglect, it can feel like the world is crashing in.
But indicated does not mean guilty—and you have the right to fight it.
One of the...