Can a person be forced to take a polygraph test regarding sexual abuse with a child if the accuser is willing to take one too?

In New Jersey, polygraphs are not admissible in court, absent consent of the parties. Typically, parties do not consent because you never know...

Can I move home with my children after my divorce?

Most states require permission of both parents or a Court Order before a parent may leave the state with the children. You may petition the Court...

Federal law renders CPS records confidential. However, every state's law includes an exception to confidentiality to allow access in certain...

Sexual Abuse Allegations

In New Jersey, judges are not permitted to abdicate their responsibility to protect children to the CPS agency. Nevertheless, the fact that CPS...

Child abuse punishment

"Are you in trouble with the law"? Have you been accused? Have criminal charges been filed? Has a family court Child Protective Services action...

While drug use alone does not equate to imminent risk of harm, this issue is particularly fact sensitive. The answer varies from county to county....

The answer depends on whether the matter is (a) merely being investigated or (b) is pending in Superior Court. In scenario (a), you will need to...

If my daughter is abusing my grandchildren will my granddaughter be able to live with me if I report her to dfhs

In New Jersey, you may elect to notify the agency if you suspect child abuse, or you may file an application for temporary custody. If you file...

What rights do parents have in dealing with a doctor who called cps on their 3 week infant for unjustified reason?

In most states, doctors are mandatory reporters. In New Jersey, where I am licensed, doctors are required to report conduct that MAY constitute...

Can they do this?

You do not HAVE TO provide information to the agency. However, saying nothing to them will not make them go away. In fact, it may lead them to...