Abuse, Neglect and Dependency
Abuse, Neglect and Dependency Cases
- Have your children been removed from your home due to an allegation?
- Has child services or JFS contacted you to investigate?
- Has a case worker come to your home making you feel like a bad parent?
- Is the state trying to place your children in foster care?
Abuse, Neglect and Dependency Cases Affect Your Family
Even if there are no criminal charges and no custody battle with your child's other parent, child services or JFS could open a case against you for allegations made that you did something or allowed something bad to happen to your children. Child service workers are aggressive when investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect. They can make you feel like you don't have options or a defense to what is being alleged. They can threaten to remove your children, place them in foster care, and even make you undergo numerous programs based on allegations someone has made.
Juvenile courts and judges who hear these cases act with an abundance of caution with the hope of protecting children, even when the evidence to support an allegation is weak. Investigators can make you feel like you did something wrong, even when you didn't. You could be ordered to undergo counseling, treatment and parenting classes just to visit with your own kids. This process can take months and even years to get through.
We Are Smart, Aggressive and Experience Trial Lawyers
Fox & Scott has experienced trial lawyers ready to work with you through this difficult process. Don't let Abuse, Neglect and Dependency allegations affect your family and children. We have fought out these cases in the juvenile courts. We have experience working with social workers, case workers, and prosecutors. We understand the long term commitment these cases take and we are ready to assist you and protect your family.
