Hi I am writing for my daughter. Her daughter (my granddaughter 16 years old ) is now in DYFS custody

Your daughter should contact an attorney who specializes in parental representation or make an application for a public defender if she does not...

Am I facing jail time?

I agree with Mr. Berman. You should either hire counsel or make an application for a public defender. You are correct that charged with a simple...

What should I expect at a case management conference with dyfs?

Case management conferences are an opportunity for all parties to conference the status of the case. Generally, the attorneys involved will...

Ive been charged for the first time ever with possesion of marajuana and paraphynilia. Non of it was on me or mine what do i do.

In at least some counties in NJ, juvenile matters are centrally charged. These means that all complaints are generated out of the county...

Child Neglect charges

NJSA 30:4C-11, entitled Application for care and custody; verification, investigation, provides that "[w]henever it shall appear that any child...

These are two different types of findings the Court can make when the DCPP files a case against a parent. The difference is that Title 9 cases,...

What happens if someone fails the drug test for DYFS?

I agree with all of the above answers. Parental representation cases are extremely fact specific, making it impossible to provide any guidance...

A friend told me that a guy(s) is planning to drug me and put drugs in my bag , then get me in trouble for it. What do I do?

The most obvious answer is that you stay away from this person. Of course you can also let your school administrator/principal know of the...

DYES problem need help to fight back services . Plus who does DYES report to so I can file a report against them for neglect .

I agree with Mr. Cicala's advise. While you may not want to comply with the services the Division is recommending, there may be some value to...

How long do I have to press charges? Is it already too late?

It is unlikely that you will be able to obtain a restraining order at this time, as a court would likely question the need for one based upon the...