Complaint for Child Abuse in Somerset County Dismissed Thanks to Our Lawyers
DCP&P Complaint for Child Abuse in Somerset County? Case Dismissed Thanks to Our DCP&P Defense Lawyers Sadly, E.U and his family were under investigation and brought to Court by the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (known as DCP&P). The Division claimed that both parents were medically neglecting their daughter, who had an eating disorder. […]
read full articleKinship Legal Guardianship vs. Adoption in a New Jersey DCPP Cases
Options for Children Taken by Child Protective Services in NJ Two of the legal processes important for family members and loved ones to know with regard to DCPP cases are kinship legal guardianship and adoption. These terms are used to refer to significantly different options that may present as potential resolutions in your child abuse […]
read full articleDo I Need a Family Lawyer for a Child Abuse Case in New Jersey?
When facing claims of child abuse and a DCPP investigation in New Jersey, you may be wondering if you should hire a family lawyer to handle your case. Many complex questions can arise for you from the moment you learn you are under investigation. Even when the case does not reach the level of criminal […]
read full articleUnfit Living Conditions for Children in NJ
Your child’s teacher contacted DCPP, or someone else reported you for child abuse or neglect, and now a case worker wants to visit your home to investigate. What should you do? You should be prepared for what the case worker considers unfit living conditions that may constitute a danger to your child in New Jersey. […]
read full articleRules on Removal of a Child by DCPP in NJ
DCF Wants to Remove a Child in New Jersey Many parents care more about their children than anything else in their lives. The idea of the state taking your child away from you may seem like an inconceivable nightmare. But it happens every day, in New Jersey and throughout the United States. If you are […]
read full articleChild Abuse and Employment Disqualification in NJ
How a Child Abuse Conviction Can Affect Your Employment in New Jersey If you are charged with and convicted of child abuse or related charges, it can affect your employment for years to come in New Jersey. Family law related accusations (which are civil, rather than criminal matters) can also sometimes have an impact on […]
read full articleCan My Mother or Father Take My Kids in NJ?
In some situations, a third party can step in to take care of your children if you are unable or unwilling to do so. There are circumstances where that third party may be your father or mother. Grandparents have more rights in New Jersey when compared to other states, including grandparent visitation and even stepping […]
read full articleThe Role of Your Child’s Teacher in a DCPP Investigation
New Jersey’s Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) investigates reports regarding child neglect and child abuse throughout the state. As such, DCPP will dispatch investigators to gather information regarding a child abuse or neglect report or referral. When conducting an investigation, one of the most important individuals these investigators may interview is often a […]
read full articleDoes Child Abuse go on Your Criminal Record in New Jersey?
Anyone can be charged with a crime for abuse and neglect in New Jersey, while simultaneously facing a family matter involved with a claim of abuse and neglect by DCP&P. People charged with abuse and neglect often have cases both in family court and criminal court. The main distinction between a criminal case and a […]
read full articleRules for Reporting Child Abuse in New Jersey
Do You Have to Report Child Abuse in NJ? In New Jersey, any person who reasonably believes that a child is being abused or neglected should report their concerns as soon as possible. The best way to voice their concerns is by contacting 911 or the child abuse hotline at 1-877 NJ ABUSE (1-877-652-2873). Not […]
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