What Can Grandparents Do When CPS or DHR Gets Involved?
- Michael Capleone, Sr.
- Apr 18
- 1 min read
Updated: 7 days ago
If DHR or CPS opens a case involving your grandchild, you may feel helpless, worried, and shut out. But Alabama law gives grandparents several options to step in—if you act quickly.
You may be able to:
Request kinship placement before foster care
File for temporary custody in juvenile court
Ask to intervene in the child’s DHR case
Seek visitation or guardianship
Timing matters. DHR isn’t required to automatically notify grandparents, so if you wait, you may lose your chance.
My guide explains:
How Alabama courts view grandparent involvement
What documents and petitions are considered
When to seek legal counsel
Mistakes that cost grandparents access
If you’re navigating DHR involvement, don’t go it alone.
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Also, visit my website: https://attorneymlc2003.wixsite.com/website/grandparents-rights-in-alabama
Disclaimer: This blog is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is unique. For legal guidance tailored to your situation, please consult an experienced family law attorney licensed in your state.
