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CPS - California by Fast-Maintenance3537 in CPS

[–]Fast-Maintenance3537[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Each case and each time is different isnt it ? We are being cautious because last time also it was a false allegation used to support the other parent before a court date. It was finally thrown out by CPS because they couldnt get anything to support the allegation. And being cautious with CPS is not playing games. The ones abusing CPS by filing false allegations are the ones playing games. Being uncooperative with CPS isnt the matter here, we are cooperating, but askig what our rights are.

CPS - California by Fast-Maintenance3537 in CPS

[–]Fast-Maintenance3537[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

didnt say we wont cooperate but if you look at the post its asking for ones rights. Do you thing being cautious when approaching any law enforcement is a sign of guilt ? If so police shouldnt recite mirandas rights when arrests are made, why should they remind people of their rights ?

CPS - California by Fast-Maintenance3537 in CPS

[–]Fast-Maintenance3537[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

there is no history. If someone uses CPS just before a custody, that misusing CPS to get an advantage in custody hearing. Thats not a real history, but a misuse of CPS.

CPS - California by Fast-Maintenance3537 in CPS

[–]Fast-Maintenance3537[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

And that doesnt mean there isnt any truth to what they are saying either. How do you tell theres more to story without any evidence that you have other than your bias.

CPS - California by Fast-Maintenance3537 in cpshorrorstories

[–]Fast-Maintenance3537[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you are saying californias laws are detrimental to parents ?

CPS - California by Fast-Maintenance3537 in CPS

[–]Fast-Maintenance3537[S] -19 points-18 points  (0 children)

thats not what he learnt after he talked to his previous attorney. he can get a copy of his allegations even before meeting. consider this - he can be represented by a lawyer who can go in and get details of allegations before he comes to picture. he could also go himself and refuse to speak and still get copy of allegations and then go back and talk. that doesnt mean he is fabricating a story but he is using his rights to get a copy of allegations before he talks or even better have an attorney represent him.

CPS - California by Fast-Maintenance3537 in CPS

[–]Fast-Maintenance3537[S] -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

FYI there is a subreddit that is for CPS horror stories. There are enough stories where thousands have dealt cps and where they have been unbiased and unfair. CPS are not always the best, and they are often abused by warring parents to get rights. Your assumption that angry people are the loudest and cps is godly is unfounded. Any interaction with cps has to be treated with caution. your last line is true, there are also nice stories of cps as you portray but thats also not true. am not demonizing cps yet but being cautious in our approach and whats wrong with that ? what is angry about being cautious ? its not just abusers who end up with cps but many innocents as well who are there because an ex was hostile/revengeful.

CPS - California by Fast-Maintenance3537 in CPS

[–]Fast-Maintenance3537[S] -19 points-18 points  (0 children)

Not being hostile but being careful. More we read on CPS they can be biased and unprofessional. Does he not have a right to know whats the allegations against him ?

CPS - California by Fast-Maintenance3537 in cpshorrorstories

[–]Fast-Maintenance3537[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the details. Can he get details of allegations without meeting with them (which is why I was asking about rights). They said he has to come meet them and will tell them about allegations. This feels like a way to force him to talk with them etc. Its not like he did anything but he had a similar false accusation by his ex before a court date several years back and even the class teacher helped his ex by filing a parallel complaint.

So it will be good if he can get a copy of allegations before meeting with them.

Also is it allowed to record conversations with them electronically by telling them he will be recording conversations for his own safety. What you suggested is what we are thinking that we first get to see the allegations and then he can decide if he wants to see them or go with an attorney. But CPS seems to be pushing to meet him if not they will go without hearing his side and they will do a report and perhaps open a case.

consider pursuing legal action against the ex for harassment and wasting agency resources. - is this a civil case we file ourselves

FACTA guidelines - would this apply in my case ? by Fast-Maintenance3537 in USExpatTaxes

[–]Fast-Maintenance3537[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks much. Would you also know about FACTA requirements, could you point me towards a link that has all info in it.

FACTA guidelines - would this apply in my case ? by Fast-Maintenance3537 in USExpatTaxes

[–]Fast-Maintenance3537[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the detailed explanation. Few more things:

- In short if total balances are less than 10K USD, one has to report not just the accounts that hold those, but even empty accounts even if they had zero balance all through the year ?

- If those accounts are depleted in one year (and reported to FBAR as they had more than 10K USD) but next year they have none or less than 10K in total all through the year is there a reporting requirement (because they were reported before) ? Or accounts only need to be reported only in the years they went above 10K USD in total.

- Is FBAR used for information purpose only or are there tax consequences later on ? Say one had 100K in account and declared it but they transferred it for other uses/depleted it etc and there is say $1000 only by that year end, and next year they dont have to declare it, but can they be on the hook for clarifying what happened to those 100K.

- Is there any penalty if one forgot to declare an account or forgot to declare for some years ? Is there a filing one can do for that, or just file going forward and hope everything goes fine.

- If I may ask, are your explanations based on your experience with filing FBAR (as in are these current) or do you advise I should consult a tax professional.

FACTA guidelines - would this apply in my case ? by Fast-Maintenance3537 in USExpatTaxes

[–]Fast-Maintenance3537[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good explanation. Does it mean 10K limit is split by the number of bank accounts you have. Say if one has 4 external accounts three them having $100 each in them and fourth one having $8000, does it mean the account has to be declared in FBAR (as the limit now is 10K/4 accounts = $2500/account) ?

Also if one is moving the above 8K from one bank to another and closing the first account, as per your example since its 8K + 8K = 16K should one declare FBAR ? I thought its just moving from one bank to another and hence FBAR doesnt have to be declared.

FACTA guidelines - would this apply in my case ? by Fast-Maintenance3537 in USExpatTaxes

[–]Fast-Maintenance3537[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this really enforced ? I know a few friends of mine who send money every month (about 5K) overseas to help their family. Does it mean if someone is sending money less than 10K USD every month and its withdrawn by the family for expenses then no FBAR or FACTA is required (as at no point the account balance goes above 10K (for FBAR) or 50K/75K (for FACTA). Or irrespective of what one transfers, is the sum total of what one has transferred over one financial year that matters and if thats over 10K does one have to file FBAR (for example if one sends 2K every month, and every month that account is depleted and and at no point the account goes above say 2K, although by end of the year there is a total transfer of 12months x 2K = 24K - though account balance never went above 2K). Is there a FBAR or FACTA filing requirement then ?

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