Reporting neglect?

The standard for reporting someone for abuse or neglect is that you have "reasonable suspicion" that the person abused or neglected your child. It...

Can they bring charges on the parents if they give up to the grandmother custody or adoption

The answer depends on state law. Usually once a child is in a DCFS case, the DCFS case controls what happens. The grandparents should make their...

Can a 17 year old date a 13 year old?

In this day and age, one would need to know what "dating" means. "Dating," like going to the movies, is not illegal. However, any sexual...

Under the law, a 15 year old cannot "consent" to sex even if she was willing. The law in many states is referred to as "statutory rape," because...

Can I sue CPS for removing my child without a court order or legal grounds to do so?

Child Protective Services is allowed to investigate reports of abuse and neglect. If Jefferson County received a report of abuse or neglect, and...

Who has to sign when selling a home that is in a life estate??

I just had a case like this. The life tenant only owns the right to live in the house for the remainder of their life, so technically they cannot...

Can i sue the daycare owner for bedbugs being transmitted to my children and bought to my home?

I can understand that you would be very angry and upset about this situation. However, an attorney would need more clarification of the facts to...

What legal step can I take for someone who slanders me

You have raised several issues here. The first is, what types of things is this person texting? To whom? The second is, you say these are lies. ...

I don't know about the specifics of this case, but in general, "neglect" can fall under two categories. The first is within the child protection,...

My rights against social service. There is no charges and kids are in no harm

To me it sounds like there is a lot more to this case, including how old is your Fiance and what is the relationship he has with your ward. You...