Protection Order Hearing Tips

Hello Kelly,
In your forthcoming hearing, you can present your case emphasizing on these points:
- Highlight inconsistencies in DSS's handling like missed appointments, lack of communication, and possible oversights due to high caseload.
- Indicate delays in the decision-making process due to supervisors' unavailability.
- Point out DSS's failure to visit the father's home as a potential oversight.
- Present the father's admission of physically interacting with the child, witnessed during a controlled call.
- Show your child's artwork indicating fear as evidence of potential risk.
Remember, every court proceeding requires substantial and credible evidence. Could you please tell me your location to provide more specific information?

Thank you for the information, Kelly. In Mecklenburg County, you should present your case at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse. It's essential to have all your evidence ready. For more information, you can contact the courthouse:

I am Kelly, seeking a *-year protection order for my daughter against her father. Despite the case being marked as unsubstantiated by DSS, I believe there are inconsistencies in their handling. The father's admission of punching our child and my child's drawing indicating fear of being hit are potent evidence. There has been a lack of communication and possible oversight from DSS due to high caseloads. I plan to present these facts at my hearing at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse.

Yes, writing down your statement can help you stay focused and ensure you cover all important points during your testimony. Just make sure to also answer any questions honestly and directly.