If DHR held court about your child without telling you, that’s a violation. Under Alabama law, you have the right to be notified of every hearing, every time. This article breaks down what the law says, how to recognize red flags, and what to do if you’re being shut out.

When DHR files a case involving your family, you have the constitutional and legal right to be notified of all court hearings and to be heard in each one. Whether it’s a shelter care...