State & Federal Law
Statutes, constitutional provisions and other enacted law.
PARENT INFORMATION & CASE TOOLS
You should not have to learn the system while fighting to protect your family.
APP helps parents find state-specific custody and child welfare information, official rules and policies, research resources, case organization tools, and legitimate places to get help.
APP provides legal information and research tools.
It does not provide legal advice or legal representation.
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What are you dealing with?
Choose the area that best matches your situation.
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Choose your state
Laws, procedures and agency policies vary by state.
KNOW WHAT YOU ARE READING
Sources are clearly identified.
A statute, court rule and agency manual are not the same thing. APP keeps them separated so you can see where information actually comes from.
Court Rules
Rules governing procedure in state courts.
Case Law
Research tools and links to judicial opinions.
Child Welfare Manuals
Published CPS and child welfare agency policies and procedures.
Government Guidance
Official explanations, instructions and public guidance.
Official Forms
Court and agency forms from their issuing authority.
Find Assistance
Legal aid, advocacy, support and other legitimate resources.
YOUR CASE
Turn a pile of information into a record you can follow.
Case Timeline
Record events in chronological order.
Evidence Inventory
Track documents, recordings, messages, reports and other evidence.
Hearings
Track hearings, dates, outcomes and upcoming court events.
People & Contacts
Keep attorneys, caseworkers, GALs, agencies and other contacts organized.
Visitation Log
Document scheduled and completed parenting time.
Communication Log
Track calls, emails, texts and agency contacts.
Deadlines
Keep important filing, appeal and case dates visible.
LEGAL RESEARCH
Find the authority. Read it yourself.
Learn how to search statutes, court opinions, state court websites, agency manuals and resources such as Google Scholar without relying on unsourced social-media explanations.
WHEN EVERYTHING FEELS URGENT
Parent Support
Practical help for organizing information, preparing questions, documenting events, finding assistance and getting through the immediate situation.
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