As the former attorney for the state child welfare agency, Rae has appeared in numerous administrative appeals hearings related to child and adult abuse and neglect. Administrative appeals are a unique creation of statute in the state of Kansas, and as such it's vital to have an attorney familiar with the process and articulate in the definitions utilized, burdens that must be met, policies that must be adhered to, and administrative process.
If you find yourself the subject of a child or adult abuse or neglect investigation, contact Rae today so that she can guide you through the investigation process and ensure your rights are protected and you are acting in your best interest. Rae can assist in meetings with state social workers and police and ensure that you proceed in such a way to ensure the best possible outcome.
If you have been affirmed or substantiated for abuse or neglect, it's important to contact an attorney well-versed in the administrative appeal process quickly. From your initial request for appeal through the prehearing and hearing process, many of the requirements are time specific and missed deadlines can be highly detrimental to your appeal rights. Upon receiving a notice of substantiated or affirmed finding, contact Rae immediately to ensure that your appeal rights can be preserved before your time expires.