I really like this judge. He listens to what is being said and tries to do what is best for the children. He talks to litigants with respect and makes sure they understand his orders. Thanks for the video, looking forward to the rest.
I find this Judge to be SO very well spoken, down-to-earth, compassionate and kind.....I think he honestly gets that some parents screw up and still are the best folks to raise their kiddos..with supervision etc...This mother needs to do the work but she certainly seems to be feeling the loss...praying she and Father do what is needed....poor kiddos get so much to deal with
To me it says a lot about mom that she can recognize and admit that it's in the kids' best interest to be with her father until she can get herself straightened out. I hope she can.
Although immesely sad thoughout, the mother looked genuinely happy and proud with every little bit of good info on how the kids were doing. She looks like she really does love them but so faded out and disconnected - like a sad ghost connected and drawn to her kids but not able to materiallize enough change to hang onto them.
Right I was thinking the same like he’s speaking so nicely,not getting upset,he’s slowly explaining things to the Mom. This was quick but very organized
@@momsterzz He's really not "too nice" though. Lockwood gets stern when it's warranted and when his warnings or admonishments might actually do some good. He's smart with how he handles his business in the courtroom.
I thought she said it was her step father in the beginning then at the end mom said it was maternal father / grandfather.. I do really like this judge .. his voice is soothing
You are right about so much Red Tape with an ICPC. I've never seen an "easy" one. It's worth it to keep kids safe and with family, but still a pain. ICWA is another fun one. If anybody has come across any cases on zoom/youtube I'd love to see what it was like for others.
Lawyers deal w all aspects of life if they practice family law ... often Educators and medical staff ....Lawyers often choose their area of law based on making a contribution to the area ..
If the parents wanted to get drug tested they would make it happen. Get a ride from a friend or family, take the bus, get a taxi/Uber etc. It's so obvious they are using and avoiding drug testing. You can't use the excuse of a broken down car for 6 months if you really want to get your services completed.
Exactly. I've commented the same before. So many people in both family and criminal court use the 'no car' excuse, and it amazes me that the judge never says 'Get on the damn bus.'
So, maybe you come from somewhere that this could be an option, but I can tell you that there are areas that I’ve lived in north in NC and WV that there was no way in hell I was getting a ride to the courthouse. If it wasn’t in the tiny little holler I lived in, I wasn’t going if I didn’t have a car. The closest Walmart was almost 2 hours away, let alone an Uber or public transportation. I grocery shopped at family dollar. I have no idea what the area they live in is like, but I hate when I see comments like this when there are so many places that finding transportation is harder then finding a needle in a haystack. I literally saw a neighbor who would call 911 to get an ambulance to take her to the city once at the beginning of every month. Once she was there, she’d get checked over, get discharged, go the the pharmacy, grocery store and take care of anything else she needed until she saw someone going the way she needed to go.
@@stonesatglasshouses3477 I missed where they mentioned they both lived in tiny hollers hours from services. They somehow make it to the supervised visits twice a month but not for drug testing. They have relatives willing to take the children but not help them? Sorry, but I am of the opinion that if your kids are taken from you, you do whatever it takes to get them back. If you can't make a required drug test in 6 months so you can get your kids back, you aren't trying hard enough, no matter where you live. Would you tell your kids you gave them up because you couldn't get a ride to a drug test in 6 months, even though you were somehow able to drive or get a ride to supervised visits twice a per month? Makes little sense.
Is it any wonder a lawyer for these children is grumpy and short continually dealing with neglectful parents who choose either drugs and/or ex-con boyfriends over their children.
So nurses and Doctors are allowed to be grumpy bcuz of patients who dont eat well, exercise enough etc. etc. It would be a horrible world if we all took that attitude!
They've been together 20 years, consider themselves married, but Dad won't work the plan. It makes me wonder if that's why Mom isn't drug testing. In the end she could do everything they asked and still might not get her children back if the father is in the home.
This department lawyer is awful in every case! He is always worried about not having to work late or miss lunch. He is never ever in favor of parents! At least in any case I have watched in zoom since covid!
I have another case he's in, where it's more positive towards the parents. I'd hoped he was grumpy because it's a sad case, but you're right, he's miserable. He's forever dubbed grumpy cat lawyer for me.
@OnTropolis Really cool that you provide a glossary of certain family court acronyms. Yet another reason that your channel is a cut above some other court watcher channels.
Aw thanks! Whenever I hear an abbreviation or a term that I've had to stop and say "what does that mean" I assume I'm not the only one, and like to keep people informed :)
Point is the father is not there. He would be able to say why he can't get to drug testing and why he can't get his wife to drug testing. This business about cars breaking down is insufficient. Judge is right.
Pretty sure the last person could have hit a drug test place on her way to scrap, I used to scrap and you have to have a car todo that Is metal more important than your kids Hate to say it she seemed high so idk what she is thinking by not doing her UAs Just sad state either way
I don't think Mr. Hipp was in such a bad mood. I think that when you're dealing with Methies that refuse to test, say they are married but the father doesn't show for court, that wears your patience thin. Mom has no front teeth and her face is covered in sores, her drug problem is too far gone to return her kids ever.
Ah, this is the first I've seen him in, that I've noticed him in anyway😂 usually so much going on with these it's hard to notice if they are acting somewhat "normal"
What's so sad, is we see very few kids go thru this process cause parents r on drugs, there are sooooooo many more kids living with parents that do drugs! But haven't had cps involved, if alllll the parents in our country had to drug test to keep their kids, I'd really think about 1/3 to 1/4 of allll parents in America would lose thir kids! This is just one unlucky parent who got caught, but so many others who haven't and to think of how many kids would be pulled from their homes due to drug use by a parent is sad to me.... I personally know many parents who use, pills, Mary Jane, other drugs... and raise their kids, no cps involvement ever. Sad how many kids grow up in this kind of home and then turn out similar to their own parents and end up using and raising kids of their own... very sad how prevalent drug use is in America!
That mom looks like a man. I throughly enjoy this judge. He seems to be knowledgeable, kind and fair andhas the children as the first priority in these cases.
just looking at the pallor of her face … bad lighting can do bad things, but that shade of green speaks volumes … think she’s giving up … it’s written all over her … sad story
I don't see anyone here grumpy. This is just a sad circumstance that is experienced day in and day out which all who work in the judicial system see. I wouldn't expect anyone to be jolly. They are understandably sober.
Judge Lockwood has been one of my favorites but unfortunately the emergency order that's had them using zoom and live streaming is expiring at the beginning of March so there will be many cases that we can't follow to their conclusion.
Hello miss hope all is good, can you tell me when and how a case comes before a judge ? And how cps works when a case start until someone says all is ok we can stop now . Thank you for your time to upload and work have a great weekend 🥂🇸🇪
A CPS case would come before a judge after a complaint was received and investigated. If they find they have enough for a court ordered case and/or removal, they would schedule before the judge. Every states rules are different, but Texas will give a service plan to the parents and then they have a year before trial (barring any extensions etc). If they go all the way to trial, it’s more than likely that the department is looking to terminate parent’s rights.
During the case, if the parents are following the service plan, the department or other parties could request a monitored return where the kids go home, but are monitored every week. Or someone could request that the case is closed and CPS is dismissed from the case.
A very basic explanation.. CPS complaint or concern, followed by investigation. If kids are removed there is a service plan that needs to be made an order of the court for CPS to enforce. From there the process includes permanency goals and status hearings throughout a case. Every case ends either in a dismissal (after a return or monitored return), permanent managing conservatorship to a placement or CPS(parents right can remain in tact but not given custody) or with termination of parental rights to allow for an adoption if that's the best interest of the child.
Why don't people use public transport, when they know their car is unreliable? Smh Just excuses in my opinion. I will say that placing them with family is wonderful. But a grandfather, and not their father isn't fair really. He'd be an older gentleman. He's supposed to be living his twilight years in peace. I hope the children are older, and can do most things by themselves.
Anyone know why someone must have renters insurance to be cps approved??? I rented for quite awhile and never had it. I saw no point. I didnt have enough to worry about being replaced. What is the reason for cps need?? Am curious.
I think it generally ensures that house meets safety conditions as they wont insure a structure that is soon to go on fire or is not structurally safe; also, if there was a fire or flood they would be able to secure temporary housing.
@@OnTropolis ah- i was always told it was just for possessions only. Having insurance in case the landlord cannot rent to me anymore due to a fire seems logical.
Real Question: because I don’t understand the law. Does anyone know: why isn’t “the file” submitted as evidence? Like, why is one CPS worker not allowed to speak about what they read in “the file” when they are using that information to make their opinions and decisions? Like, I get about hearsay, but these are official investigations, not gossipy teenagers. If it is contained within the file it should be admissible in court.
I don't understand a lot of the why..I guess it comes down to where you draw the line with discovery and what can be used against someone without their ability to defend
U do realize that the CASA worker is a volunteer with 20ish hrs of training. So we are allowing volunteers without degrees to make recommendations that affect children Nd families. Not saying she is wrong it's still a lil backwards
I love Judge Lockwood - he’s calm, kind, and fair. Now Mr. Hipp not so much. Honestly, I can’t decide who’s worse him or Mrs. Dick. She mumbles so bad and her camera is always showing her forehead and part of her eyes. 🤦🏻♀️
He's rude, he's harsh, he's distracted in many cases. I find him abrasive and am glad I never have to interact with him after seeing him in dozens of cases
I really like this judge. He listens to what is being said and tries to do what is best for the children. He talks to litigants with respect and makes sure they understand his orders. Thanks for the video, looking forward to the rest.
I find this Judge to be SO very well spoken, down-to-earth, compassionate and kind.....I think he honestly gets that some parents screw up and still are the best folks to raise their kiddos..with supervision etc...This mother needs to do the work but she certainly seems to be feeling the loss...praying she and Father do what is needed....poor kiddos get so much to deal with
He livestreams on TH-cam. I watch him M-F
@@saracavalli1591 Thank you
To me it says a lot about mom that she can recognize and admit that it's in the kids' best interest to be with her father until she can get herself straightened out. I hope she can.
I felt the same. I feel really sad for her she looks very defeated and just low
Although immesely sad thoughout, the mother looked genuinely happy and proud with every little bit of good info on how the kids were doing. She looks like she really does love them but so faded out and disconnected - like a sad ghost connected and drawn to her kids but not able to materiallize enough change to hang onto them.
I see that too
This judge is great. Soft spoken and articulate
Right I was thinking the same like he’s speaking so nicely,not getting upset,he’s slowly explaining things to the Mom. This was quick but very organized
He’s too nice😅
@@momsterzz He's really not "too nice" though. Lockwood gets stern when it's warranted and when his warnings or admonishments might actually do some good. He's smart with how he handles his business in the courtroom.
Judge Lockeood is awesome! He is kind, and I have yet to hear him raise his voice at anyone! I feel he only has the children's best intrest at heart!
This judge could read me to sleep such a caring guy
I love this judge
The Mom looks just like Frances McDormand if she had a face tattoo!
I thought she said it was her step father in the beginning then at the end mom said it was maternal father / grandfather.. I do really like this judge .. his voice is soothing
You are right about so much Red Tape with an ICPC. I've never seen an "easy" one. It's worth it to keep kids safe and with family, but still a pain.
ICWA is another fun one. If anybody has come across any cases on zoom/youtube I'd love to see what it was like for others.
The judge rooting for her made me want to root for her also!
This CPS lawyer is always like this. I HATE how he says “Caseworker!” Then asks a question. And “CASA!!” Why can’t he say their names?? It’s so weird.
I thought the same thing. Just disrespectful and unprofessional. Imagine having to work with this guy. Ugh.
I have to admit, if I had to deal with parents like this every day - I'd probably get cranky too.
I would get burned out very quickly if I was a lawyer dealing with these types of cases.
Lawyers deal w all aspects of life if they practice family law ... often Educators and medical staff ....Lawyers often choose their area of law based on making a contribution to the area ..
I feel the same way! And that is why we are not! The universe knows us to well!
Thank you so much for doing these! Very interesting…& very sad a lot of the times…
Love this Judge, he's supportive of her succeeding, she's so sad I hope she finds her way out of this.
ita astonishing to me how many parents choose drugs over their children!!!
Sadly, addiction nullifies whatever conscious choices they make.
Addiction is a cruel disease that can be hard to manage in the current system
I would walk to get a drug test to have my children. She's lying.
Mom is SO deathly gray. I can tell she actively uses meth from a mile away. When you've seen it up close in real life, you just know.
I think SOMEONE needs a Snickers, there's some hangryness (new word) going on here. 🍫 😆
Did anyone else here a cat meow near the end Lol 18:52
I did hear the cat lol it’s partly due to the bad attitude of this group
If the parents wanted to get drug tested they would make it happen. Get a ride from a friend or family, take the bus, get a taxi/Uber etc. It's so obvious they are using and avoiding drug testing. You can't use the excuse of a broken down car for 6 months if you really want to get your services completed.
Exactly. I've commented the same before. So many people in both family and criminal court use the 'no car' excuse, and it amazes me that the judge never says 'Get on the damn bus.'
So, maybe you come from somewhere that this could be an option, but I can tell you that there are areas that I’ve lived in north in NC and WV that there was no way in hell I was getting a ride to the courthouse. If it wasn’t in the tiny little holler I lived in, I wasn’t going if I didn’t have a car. The closest Walmart was almost 2 hours away, let alone an Uber or public transportation. I grocery shopped at family dollar. I have no idea what the area they live in is like, but I hate when I see comments like this when there are so many places that finding transportation is harder then finding a needle in a haystack. I literally saw a neighbor who would call 911 to get an ambulance to take her to the city once at the beginning of every month. Once she was there, she’d get checked over, get discharged, go the the pharmacy, grocery store and take care of anything else she needed until she saw someone going the way she needed to go.
@@stonesatglasshouses3477 I missed where they mentioned they both lived in tiny hollers hours from services. They somehow make it to the supervised visits twice a month but not for drug testing. They have relatives willing to take the children but not help them? Sorry, but I am of the opinion that if your kids are taken from you, you do whatever it takes to get them back. If you can't make a required drug test in 6 months so you can get your kids back, you aren't trying hard enough, no matter where you live. Would you tell your kids you gave them up because you couldn't get a ride to a drug test in 6 months, even though you were somehow able to drive or get a ride to supervised visits twice a per month? Makes little sense.
What a kind judge
She looks so defeated
Is it any wonder a lawyer for these children is grumpy and short continually dealing with neglectful parents who choose either drugs and/or ex-con boyfriends over their children.
Agreed.
So nurses and Doctors are allowed to be grumpy bcuz of patients who dont eat well, exercise enough etc. etc. It would be a horrible world if we all took that attitude!
Mother is sitting in the car speaking to someone probably the father. The parents don't seem to want them back enough. Prayers for kids.
They've been together 20 years, consider themselves married, but Dad won't work the plan. It makes me wonder if that's why Mom isn't drug testing. In the end she could do everything they asked and still might not get her children back if the father is in the home.
This department lawyer is awful in every case! He is always worried about not having to work late or miss lunch. He is never ever in favor of parents! At least in any case I have watched in zoom since covid!
I have another case he's in, where it's more positive towards the parents. I'd hoped he was grumpy because it's a sad case, but you're right, he's miserable. He's forever dubbed grumpy cat lawyer for me.
All the times I've seen parents say "I do scrapping" as a job, all I think is "I steal shit and scrap it for meth"
Mom looks like the Judging Amy actress
@OnTropolis
Really cool that you provide a glossary of certain family court acronyms. Yet another reason that your channel is a cut above some other court watcher channels.
Aw thanks! Whenever I hear an abbreviation or a term that I've had to stop and say "what does that mean" I assume I'm not the only one, and like to keep people informed :)
Point is the father is not there. He would be able to say why he can't get to drug testing and why he can't get his wife to drug testing. This business about cars breaking down is insufficient. Judge is right.
Pretty sure the last person could have hit a drug test place on her way to scrap,
I used to scrap and you have to have a car todo that
Is metal more important than your kids
Hate to say it she seemed high so idk what she is thinking by not doing her UAs
Just sad state either way
Mom has terrible RBF!
She looks sad and broken and worn down.
Well this was a depressing one……
FYI-if you are a kinship placement in Texas you have to jump through hoops but parents are only required to do the bare minimum.
Missouri too
I don't think Mr. Hipp was in such a bad mood. I think that when you're dealing with Methies that refuse to test, say they are married but the father doesn't show for court, that wears your patience thin. Mom has no front teeth and her face is covered in sores, her drug problem is too far gone to return her kids ever.
He's just as cranky when parents are doing their best tho but I hear you
Ah, this is the first I've seen him in, that I've noticed him in anyway😂 usually so much going on with these it's hard to notice if they are acting somewhat "normal"
What's so sad, is we see very few kids go thru this process cause parents r on drugs, there are sooooooo many more kids living with parents that do drugs! But haven't had cps involved, if alllll the parents in our country had to drug test to keep their kids, I'd really think about 1/3 to 1/4 of allll parents in America would lose thir kids! This is just one unlucky parent who got caught, but so many others who haven't and to think of how many kids would be pulled from their homes due to drug use by a parent is sad to me.... I personally know many parents who use, pills, Mary Jane, other drugs... and raise their kids, no cps involvement ever. Sad how many kids grow up in this kind of home and then turn out similar to their own parents and end up using and raising kids of their own... very sad how prevalent drug use is in America!
Mom is really grumpy
That mom looks like a man. I throughly enjoy this judge. He seems to be knowledgeable, kind and fair andhas the children as the first priority in these cases.
Glad you’re going to follow. Not sure about this one🤷♀️. Wonder what the backstory is? Drugs? Hope she gets it together 🤞
just looking at the pallor of her face … bad lighting can do bad things, but that shade of green speaks volumes …
think she’s giving up … it’s written all over her … sad story
If the judge says “uhhhh” one more time …be an example sheesh
9:30 . attending court while in a vehicle and stating you do work that requires a vehicle ... her excuse for not testing just doesn't hold water.
Judge doing what the judge has to do. Seems Mom isn't.
I don't see anyone here grumpy. This is just a sad circumstance that is experienced day in and day out which all who work in the judicial system see. I wouldn't expect anyone to be jolly. They are understandably sober.
He's like that in every case.. When he calls people he doesn't use names or even please and thank you. I find him very abrasive and miserable
Judge Lockwood has been one of my favorites but unfortunately the emergency order that's had them using zoom and live streaming is expiring at the beginning of March so there will be many cases that we can't follow to their conclusion.
Not sure what the issue is with Mr Hipp. He's the only one asking the real questions.
Oh his actual questions are fine, it's how he address people and his rude short manner. Very cranky
The mom doesn’t look well. I hope she can get her life together for herself and her child.
Hello miss hope all is good, can you tell me when and how a case comes before a judge ? And how cps works when a case start until someone says all is ok we can stop now . Thank you for your time to upload and work have a great weekend 🥂🇸🇪
A CPS case would come before a judge after a complaint was received and investigated. If they find they have enough for a court ordered case and/or removal, they would schedule before the judge.
Every states rules are different, but Texas will give a service plan to the parents and then they have a year before trial (barring any extensions etc). If they go all the way to trial, it’s more than likely that the department is looking to terminate parent’s rights.
During the case, if the parents are following the service plan, the department or other parties could request a monitored return where the kids go home, but are monitored every week. Or someone could request that the case is closed and CPS is dismissed from the case.
@@tonitonitonis thank you so mutch for your answer thank you things work so diff here in Sweden sorry hard for me to spell 🥂⚘
A very basic explanation.. CPS complaint or concern, followed by investigation. If kids are removed there is a service plan that needs to be made an order of the court for CPS to enforce. From there the process includes permanency goals and status hearings throughout a case. Every case ends either in a dismissal (after a return or monitored return), permanent managing conservatorship to a placement or CPS(parents right can remain in tact but not given custody) or with termination of parental rights to allow for an adoption if that's the best interest of the child.
Wasnt she in a car with someone
I am sad
Drug testing? I don't know sh!t about drugs. I would fail. Pff😞
Lol
Why don't people use public transport, when they know their car is unreliable? Smh
Just excuses in my opinion.
I will say that placing them with family is wonderful.
But a grandfather, and not their father isn't fair really. He'd be an older gentleman. He's supposed to be living his twilight years in peace. I hope the children are older, and can do most things by themselves.
Anyone know why someone must have renters insurance to be cps approved??? I rented for quite awhile and never had it. I saw no point. I didnt have enough to worry about being replaced. What is the reason for cps need?? Am curious.
I think it generally ensures that house meets safety conditions as they wont insure a structure that is soon to go on fire or is not structurally safe; also, if there was a fire or flood they would be able to secure temporary housing.
Add liability coverage to Laurel's list - adds a layer of protection to the agency placing the children.
It's about ensuring that no matter what happens, the kids are secure in their housing. Than an emergency will not displace them
@@OnTropolis ah- i was always told it was just for possessions only. Having insurance in case the landlord cannot rent to me anymore due to a fire seems logical.
@@laureljenkins1208 that makes sense 👍🏽
Ppl don't do meth. Mom is 24🤔
How hard is it to get the damn test. Come on.
Real Question: because I don’t understand the law. Does anyone know: why isn’t “the file” submitted as evidence? Like, why is one CPS worker not allowed to speak about what they read in “the file” when they are using that information to make their opinions and decisions? Like, I get about hearsay, but these are official investigations, not gossipy teenagers. If it is contained within the file it should be admissible in court.
I don't understand a lot of the why..I guess it comes down to where you draw the line with discovery and what can be used against someone without their ability to defend
U do realize that the CASA worker is a volunteer with 20ish hrs of training. So we are allowing volunteers without degrees to make recommendations that affect children Nd families. Not saying she is wrong it's still a lil backwards
Why is your latest video members only?
One of the members perks is early access. All videos will be public, they just get first view.
I love Judge Lockwood - he’s calm, kind, and fair. Now Mr. Hipp not so much. Honestly, I can’t decide who’s worse him or Mrs. Dick. She mumbles so bad and her camera is always showing her forehead and part of her eyes. 🤦🏻♀️
Your comments on Mr Hipp are VERY uncalled for! He doesn't have a great job, but this shows NO inappropriate attitudes or behavior in my opinion.
He's rude, he's harsh, he's distracted in many cases. I find him abrasive and am glad I never have to interact with him after seeing him in dozens of cases
get a new vehicle but not a whoopty. you need to get off driugs. we know why you didn't test.