THE ACS SCRIPT IN FAMILY COURT

Once a case has been filed against a parent in Family Court, ACS follows a usual script to get the parents to admit to some wrong-doing. First, they will charge the parents with any "fact" they can get any one to accuse the parents of. To ACS, the accusation is the evidence. Then, ACS will demand that parents complete "services" while the case is pending. In the vast majority of cases, the parents are not advised that these "services" are voluntary and need not be done in order for the case to go forward. However, due to the shock of being dragged before a judge and accused of child abuse, parents will usually do ANYTHING in order to prove to everyone that they are good parents.
At no point is ACS ever challenged to prove their case in point. In one recent victory, the ACS worker admitted under oath that she "never" reviewed the parents medical records in a case where they would be very important.
After about a year of court proceedings, ACS counts on the parent to be worn down and willing to accept any "deal" that ACS puts forth. ACS will usually state that the parents have been doing services thus they should be give this "deal". Having discussed how dysfunctional ACS is, it is important to challenge them at every step. Make them prove their case in court with evidence. Many court appointed lawyers simply tell their clients to comply, thus never challenging any ACS allegations.brooklynacslawyer.com