# Parental right to access DSS record **URL:** \ **Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\ **Created:** [May 29, 2007, 11:15am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/parental-right-to-access-dss-record/4524 "2007-05-29T11:15:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Helena\_Nevicosi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/db5fbb/32.png) [@Helena\_Nevicosi](https://forum.rosen.com/u/Helena_Nevicosi)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2007, 11:15am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/parental-right-to-access-dss-record/4524/1 "2007-05-29T11:15:40Z")
If you file a lawsuit you may be able to subpoena a copy of the file. It is likely the file will be released directly to the Judge and the judge will release the relevant portions of the file. Helena M. Nevicosi Attorney with Rosen Law Firm 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 919.787.6668 main phone 919.256.1665 direct fax 10925 David Taylor Drive, Suite 100 Charlotte, North Carolina 28262 704.644.2831 main voice 704.307.4595 main fax 1829 East Franklin Street, Bldg 600 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 919.321.0780 main phone 919.787.6668 main fax > **[North Carolina Divorce Law - Legal Answers and Info](https://www.rosen.com/)** > > The best resource for divorce in NC. Find accurate, legal, family law advice from attorneys practicing in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. The response posted above is based upon the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with an attorney, fully explain your situation, and allow the attorney sufficient opportunity to research the applicable law and facts required to render an accurate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service but a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action. ---
**Author:** ![jsitany](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bbe5ce/32.png) [@jsitany](https://forum.rosen.com/u/jsitany)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2007, 3:54pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/parental-right-to-access-dss-record/4524/2 "2007-04-20T15:54:09Z")
Four years ago, my 4 year old daughter was beaten by her bipolar mother and received bruises which remained over a week on her buttocks. My attorney and DSS took pictures and DSS investigated and participated in the legal proceedings. I have joint custody of my daughter and her mother is raging again now, very similar to the time of the last abuse, emotionally abusing my child, and I am very scared for her safety. I went to DSS to obtain the records of the past abuse, which her mother denied at first but later confessed to DSS. They have pictures and records that I need to try to obtain control of this situation for my daughters safety (primary custody and/or full custody. What are my rights? I was the one who reported the abuse and allowed them to take the pictures.