How would we go about suing the department of children services?

In New Jersey and most states, it is very difficult to sue CPS because of actions taken in their official capacity. Child Protective Services...

If you feel strongly about this issue, you should seek an attorney and pursue the issue in Court. I am not sure if CA prohibits this kind of...

Cps states I'm a danger to my girl friends children with no charges and they tried to remove my children only to find me safe ?

I recommend you seek counsel. Your girlfriend should seek discovery from the agency and a hearing on the issue of the alleged safety risk you pose,...

Child Abuse Or Neglect?

In New Jersey, the Institutional Abuse Investigation Unit (IAIU) investigates entities, such as licensed daycares, for child abuse or neglect. In...

Can my unborn Child be added to my case and cause it to be open longer

In New Jersey, if there is an open DCF case involving a family, the Division ill usually add any after-born children to the case file. The reason...

When the Division comes out to investigate, they must confirm that your children are not harmed or in imminent risk of harm. This mean, the...

I have published in the area of DYFS litigation for many years. In 2012, I gave a presentation on this very topic - how to gain access to DYFs...

My husband has primary custody of our children, but our son's saying he's being abused, an cps is involved, an doing nothing.

In New Jersey, CPS (here known as DCPP) is not the only entity that can file a child protection action. If a parent or guardian believes a child...

Question relating to DCPP investigation.

In your case is being handled by a Superior Court judge, but was not filed by DCPP, the Court usually will reach out to the agency, via a liaison...

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Is spanking a 21-month old baby after they throw up (because they have trouble eating/chewing) considered child abuse?

In New Jersey, corporal punishment is lawful; however, it must not be excessive. To determine what is excessive, Child Protective Services will...