Right to Counsel in a DCF Case
Am I Entitled to a Lawyer when Facing DCFS in New Jersey? In New Jersey, any parent facing allegations of child abuse or neglect have a constitutional right to counsel under Article I, paragraph 1 of the New Jersey State Constitution. On top of that, our lawmakers also codified the right to counsel under both […]
read full articleSigns and Indicators of Abuse: What DCPP is Looking For in New Jersey
Wondering what Tells DYFS that a Child may be Abused or Neglected in NJ? Before we discuss what the Division of Child Protection and Permanency will be searching for when it is conducting an investigation, it is important to first understand what constitutes child abuse or neglect in New Jersey. In our State, child abuse […]
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 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 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 articleFactors that Influence Your New Jersey DCPP Case
If you are placed into the unfortunate and immensely stressful situation of being investigated by the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P or Division), it’s important to know what they are looking for. To start, it’s important to understand the four-tier finding system that DCP&P operates within. The Division does not simply enter a […]
read full articleShould I Comply with DCPP’s Demands?
Undergoing an investigation by Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP or Division) is an extremely stressful situation. It is unquestionably emotional and scary to think that your children may be removed from your care and placed into foster care. As such, it is common for DCP&P employees to prey on that duress and demand […]
read full articleCan DCP&P Contact My Job in New Jersey?
Need to Know if NJ Child Protective Services can Contact my Employer Are you wondering if DCPP can contact your job? The short answer is yes. However, it’s very unlikely that they will. The Division of Child Protection and Permanency is vested with great discretion when conducting an investigation in New Jersey. It’s the Division’s […]
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