Legal Options for Grandparents When CPS or DHR Gets Involved

Legal Options for Grandparents When CPS or DHR Gets Involved

How to Legally Step In When the State Steps In

If your grandchild is removed by CPS or DHR—or is in danger of being placed in foster care—you may have legal rights. But you must act fast, know your options, and avoid costly mistakes.

This guide covers:

What to do the moment you hear DHR is involved

How to request custody, visitation, or kinship placement

What Alabama law allows grandparents to do

When and why to hire a family law attorney

Don't wait to be left out. This guide gives you the legal clarity and confidence to protect your grandchild’s future.

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