How can I help make someone be held accountable for sexually abusing my child?

Reporting it to the police is the primary means for holding someone responsible for this type of action. You may be able to get a civil protection...

Does a 15 year old need parents consent to have a relationship with a 18 year old

Mr. Earl makes a critical point, while a 16 year old may consent to a sexual relationship (with certain people), any sexual images of anyone under...

So I recently had to call CPS about the abuse of my step kids at the hands of the mothers boyfriend. They have started

These are fairly complicated and (often) contentious cases. Primary among the hurdles you'd need to overcome is proving that neither biological...

Do I need a different attorny?

There can be no doubt that any time there are criminal implications to any case, matters become more complicated. Further, involvement with CPS is...

Can any of these allegations affect the process and or outcome of the divorce?

There is a fair chance that these allegations may be reasserted if you go to a divorce trial and you may need to respond to them again. Whether it...

Would a minors lawyer investigate a lead.

Not an easy yes or no answer. A guardian ad litem may or may not investigate whether abuse actually occurred and may or may not even report to the...

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Juvenile felony

Sealing records has been a somewhat case specific process. However, on April 2nd, the governor signed new legislation, House Bill 1651,...

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Can I move from SC to flordia at the start of a cps investigation?

I highly recommend contacting a local attorney. Even if you are not running and just want to stabilize your family, it could (and likely would) be...

Can I sue dcf for accusing me of neglecting my son he wasn't they came in like gang robbers and took my son from me there

As the above attorneys have indicated these types of cases are very difficult. Often, the types of cases that are successful against such agencies...

Do I need physical proof that my niece is being neglected in order to go for custody of her?

Generally, it is helpful to bring in as much information as you can.