Hello @reginagraced, I remember writing a post last year on a similar matter of how parents are less protected than even accused lawbreakers. Personally, I won't advice any parent to work with a court appointed lawyer. If it gets to the point it does happens, there are ways of making your appointed lawyer accountable to you, but this is easier said than done.

I stand by what you said that they eat from the same pot with the CPS and they are just tools to sell off parents rights with little or no objection.
Thanks for this post and it is indeed a very important one. Nice to meet a fellow non-violent fighter like you. Stay blessed and strong.