“It Was a Trap!” Mom Claims CPS Lied to Take Her Children!

CPS TRAP?! Mom Says Caseworker Her Up to Lose Her Kids!

A mother's world is shattered when her children are taken by CPS! Was it a legitimate intervention, or a calculated "up"? Hear the explosive testimony, uncover the inconsistencies, and decide for yourself: Is this mom a danger to her children, or a victim of a flawed system? This case is packed with accusations, financial struggles, and a desperate fight for reunification. Watch now and join the debate! #ChildCustodyBattle #CPS #FamilyCourt #Drama #TrueStory #Custody #LegalDrama


Litigants List:

Kathleen Kennedy (Mother)
Kyris Scott (Child)
Reasia Tarver (Child)
Jamarius Ward (Child)
William Keller (CPS Investigator)
Samantha Yeager (CPS Conservatorship Worker)
Mr. Anderson (Attorney for Ms. Kennedy)
Alexis Kason (Kennedy's Sister)

Legal Terms Defined:

CPS (Child Protective Services): A government agency responsible for investigating child abuse and neglect and protecting children.
Meconium: The first stool of a newborn infant, used to test for drug exposure in utero.
Hair Follicle Drug Test: A drug test that analyzes a hair sample to detect drug use over a longer period.
Conservatorship: A legal arrangement where a person or entity is appointed to manage the affairs of another person, such as a child.
Parole/Probation: Conditional release from prison.
Hearsay: Out-of-court statement offered in court to prove the truth of the matter asserted.
Safety Plan: A voluntary agreement between CPS and a parent to address safety concerns in the home.
Domestic Disturbance: An incident involving violence or threats within a household.
Drug Paraphernalia: Equipment or materials used for drug use.
Reasonable Efforts: The legal requirement for CPS to make diligent efforts to prevent the removal of children from their homes.
Kinship Placement: Placing a child with a relative or close family friend when they cannot remain with their parents.
Adversary Hearing: A court hearing to determine if there is sufficient evidence to support CPS's actions in removing a child from their home.
Subpoena: A legal order requiring a person to appear in court or produce documents.
Relevance: The quality of evidence being related to the issue in the case.
Objection: A formal statement opposing something that has occurred or is about to occur in court.
Overruled: A judge's decision to deny an objection.
Sustained: A judge's decision to uphold an objection.
Perjury: The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation.
Sobriety: The state of not being under the influence of alcohol or drugs.






Legal Terms and Concepts

Pro Se Litigant: An individual representing themselves in court without an attorney. The Judge mentioned that someone was previously considered a pro se litigant but is no longer in that status.
Custodial Parent (CP): The parent with whom the child primarily resides.
Primary Conservator: In Texas, this parent has the legal right to make most decisions for the child.
Sole Managing Conservator: A parent who has the exclusive right to make decisions for the child, without input or agreement from the other parent.
Temporary Orders: Court orders put in place while the case is pending, often addressing urgent needs.
Possession Orders: Orders specifying when each parent has physical custody of the child.
Standard Possession Order: A common visitation schedule in Texas, typically involving weekends and holidays.
Child Support: Financial payments made by one parent to the other to support their child.
Medical Support: Orders requiring a parent to provide health insurance for the child.
Minimum Wage Presumption: Using the minimum wage as a starting point to calculate child support for a parent with limited or no documented income.
Family Violence: Acts that cause harm or create fear of harm between family members.
Non-Disclosure: An order that limits or prohibits communication between the parents.
Neutral Location: A safe, public place for exchange of custody when parents are unable to meet peacefully.
App Close: A messaging app used for communication between parents, to provide a record of communication.
Acknowledgment of Paternity: A legal document signed by a man admitting he is the father of a child.
DNA Paternity Analysis: A test to determine the biological father of a child.
Bond: A payment made to secure release from jail, often with conditions.
Restricted Area/Save Zone: Conditions of a bond that may limit where an individual is allowed to go to protect the safety of a potential victim.
Redirect: When an attorney questions their witness again after they've been questioned by the other side.