My Grandchild Is Being Neglected – What Can I Do?

Worried your grandchild is being neglected—and unsure how to step in?

This clear, attorney-written guide gives grandparents like you the legal strategy and emotional clarity to act. Learn how to document neglect, involve CPS or DHR, file for emergency custody or guardianship, and present a case the court will hear. Whether it’s an unsafe home, medical neglect, or lack of supervision, this guide walks you through legal options available to protect your grandchild.

National in appeal and rooted in Alabama-specific law, this is your plan when you know something’s wrong—and can’t stay silent.

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