Mr. R had a daughter who he had been living with him and his life partner. The daughter had come to school with a black eye, and had reported that the father’s life partner had struck her. After CPS (now the Arizona Department of Child Safety/DCS) were called in, the life partner was turned over to Police authorities for investigation. Mr. R was accused of not reporting the incident and CPS took temporary custody of his daughter, and eventually “substantiated” the charge.

Mr. R hired us to Appeal the decision and we were able to demonstrate that he was not aware that this abuse incident had even taken place. Through working with DCS, they agreed to reverse their finding if Mr. R agreed to a “parenting plan” with CPS. Mr. R got his child back and his household was reunited.