Dependency
When the Department of Child Safety becomes involved with your family, the experience can be frightening and overwhelming. Parents and family members may suddenly find themselves facing court proceedings, allegations of neglect or abuse, changes in parenting time, or the possibility of losing custody of their children.
Rhys S. Campbell Law represents parents and families involved in Arizona dependency proceedings. Rhys understands that these cases involved much more than legal arguments. They involve children, families, and decisions that can have lasting consequences.
Rhys has significant experience handling dependency and child welfare matters. He previously represented the Hopi Tribe in cases involving the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), guardianships, adoptions, and termination of parental rights, and has represented clients in matters involving the Department of Child Safety in Arizona’s juvenile courts.
Dependency services may include representation involving:
DCS investigations and dependency proceedings
Allegations of abuse or neglect
Removal of children from the home
Placement and visitation disputes
Case plan and reunification issues
Relative and kinship placement
Guardianships
Adoptions
Private termination of parental rights
Appeals and post judgment matters
Rhys approaches dependency cases with the understanding that every family deserves to be heard. He works closely with clients to understand the allegations against them, explain the court process, identify available options, and advocated for their parental rights and their children’s best interests.
Dependency proceedings move quickly, and the decisions made early in a case can have significant consequences. If DCS has become involved with your family, having an attorney who understands the process and is prepared to advocate for you can make an important difference.
Your family deserves an advocate. Rhys S. Campbell Law is here to help you understand your rights, navigate the process, and protect what matters most.