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Globe and Mail
14-07-2025
- Globe and Mail
Shaw 3 Law Firm, Led by Walter Shaw, Defends Families and Wins CPS Cases – Emerging Leader in San Bernardino Juvenile Dependency Law
Shaw 3 Law Firm, led by attorney Walter Shaw, is responding to the growing number of CPS cases in San Bernardino County by providing focused legal defense for parents. With deep experience in juvenile dependency law, the firm has helped families achieve reunifications, case dismissals, and protect their rights in a system where due process is often out of reach. As Child Protective Services (CPS) investigations increase across San Bernardino County, families—particularly in low-income and minority communities—are facing the risk of family separation without proper legal support. One law firm, Shaw 3 Law, is helping to change that. Led by attorney Walter Shaw, the firm has handled over 1,000 juvenile dependency cases, focusing mainly on CPS defense —a legal area often overlooked by traditional family law firms. The team has helped parents successfully challenge CPS findings, reverse emergency removals, and secure reunification with their children i n complex dependency proceedings. 'Too often, parents are navigating CPS investigations without anyone truly advocating for them,' said Shaw. 'We work to make sure their rights are protected and their voices are heard in court.' With growing concern about how the child welfare system disproportionately impacts marginalized families, Shaw has taken steps to ensure his legal practice is aligned with national standards. He recently became a member of the National Association of Counsel for Children (NACC), which provides training and certification in high-quality legal representation for all parties in child welfare cases. Systemic Issues, Local Impact San Bernardino County has one of the highest rates of child welfare involvement in California. Many families facing allegations of neglect or abuse are unfamiliar with the legal system and do not understand their rights—particularly in juvenile dependency court, where critical custody decisions are made quickly and often without thorough challenge. Shaw 3 Law Firm works with mental health experts, extended family members, and investigators to build evidence-based defenses that prevent unnecessary removals and minimize the trauma of family separation. 'We're not just helping parents navigate the legal process—we're holding agencies accountable and pushing for fairness in a system that can be opaque and overwhelming,' Shaw added. About Shaw 3 Law Firm Based in San Bernardino, Shaw 3 Law Firm focuses solely on CPS and juvenile dependency law. With local knowledge and courtroom experience, the firm offers strategic defense for parents throughout California facing child welfare investigations. Media Contact Company Name: Shaw 3 Law Firm Contact Person: Walter Shaw Email: Send Email Phone: 951-263-0412 Address: 337 N. Vineyard Ave Suite 315 City: Ontario State: California Country: United States Website:
Bloomberg
14-07-2025
- Bloomberg
Advocates Fear US Agents Are Using ‘Wellness Checks' on Children as a Prelude to Arrests
A group of armed federal agents greeted a family in Spokane, Washington, when they opened their front door to run an errand. They bolted back into the house. Undeterred, the agents pounded on the doors and windows, asking for a 16-year-old boy by name. From inside, the family agreed to speak to the agents and answer a few questions: Was the boy going to school? Was he being fed? How did he injure himself in gym class? Then, the agents left. They haven't returned.
BBC News
15-06-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Telford father's 'dad guilt' for being at work after birth
Joel Priddey feels "dad guilt" for not being around as much as he could have when his family needed him of being with his partner and baby daughter following a really difficult birth over Christmas, Joel said he was forced back to work because they needed the law entitled him to two weeks of paid leave on about £184 a week [now £187.18]. But with bills to pay and a new mouth to feed, it was not enough to support the household."Statutory pay would have covered the rent and nothing else," said Joel, who lives in Telford. "All my savings had been depleted. We'd been a single-income family for nine months because of a horrific pregnancy, so I either had to dig myself into a load of debt or bite the bullet and return to work."I spent a lot of time at work worrying about what was going on at home." Joel's employer gave him three days off work on full pay when his baby was born, and he took a further five days off using his annual employers offer extended paternity benefits, including additional weeks off work on full pay, but most do not.A first-of-its-kind protest, attended by about 200 people, was held in London this week by a campaign group calling for better paternity Dad Shift wants fathers and other birthing partners to receive a minimum of six weeks' leave on 90% of their wages, paid for by government as part of a new statutory package. "The system makes it so hard for fathers to be present, and this is the first time that we're aware of where dads have come together to strike to be more involved in their kids' lives," said Alex Lloyd-Hunter, co-founder of The Dad Shift."So many mums are just left to cope on their own - often after really difficult births involving operations."Mothers can't be expected to shoulder everything alone when there are dads that want to be more involved."The Dad Shift campaign has the backing of Joel's Labour MP, Shaun Davies, who has represented Telford since he won the seat last summer. He held a debate about paternity law in Parliament in November, which was well-attended by many working-parent said that "British dads have the worst deal in the whole of Europe, with paid leave at the rate of just half the living wage".The government has said it will be carrying out a review into the parental leave system, including the pay and length of leave available to fathers and birth partners.A spokesperson for the Department for Business and Trade added it was already in the process of ensuring men no longer needed to be employed for 26 weeks to be entitled to paternity leave. The Shropshire Chamber of Commerce, which represents businesses in the county, has welcomed the growing conversation about paternity rights, but has warned that extending leave and pay could "unintentionally make things a lot harder" for smaller executive Ruth Ross said businesses were already battling with rising costs and tight wants the government to take into account the financial and operational pressures that businesses are currently under when it considers updating the law. Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
