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Substance Abuse Evaluations by DCPP/DYFS
When the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP), f/k/a the Division of Youth and Family Services, (DYFS) receives an allegation of abuse or neglect stemming from the use or abuse of alcohol...
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Should a Parent Accused of Abuse or Neglect Agree to an Interview with DYFS?
Parents often contact me and ask if the accused parent is required to be interviewed by the Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS), n/k/a the Division of Child Protection of Permanency (DCPP)....
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Allison C. Williams, Esq. to Present a CLE on Confidential DYFS Records
New Jersey, among other states, requires licensed attorneys to attend a certain number of hours of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs every two years. Many bar associations and private companies...
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Happy Thanksgiving to the Families of New Jersey!
This time of year is fraught with sadness for so many people – particularly those children and families that are kept from their loved ones due to allegations of abuse or neglect. When abuse has been...
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New Evaluation Protocol for Child Abuse Investigations
Effective in April 2013, the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (formerly the Division of Youth and Family Services) will have a new administrative options for determinations of child abuse...
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Frivolous Litigation brought by DCPP
When a party to litigation files an action or asserts an affirmative defense to an action which he knows has no basis in law or in fact, the adverse party may serve notice pursuant to the Frivolous...
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Recording of DYFS Investigation Interviews
A number of parents have contacted me to seek guidance on how to handle child welfare investigations. A common query is whether or not it is permissible to record an interview with the investigator...
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DeMystifying the Children in Court (CIC) Docket
On Wednesday, April 10, 2013, NewJerseyDYFSdefense founder, Allison C. Williams, Esq., will be presenting on a panel discussing defense of parents in child welfare (i.e., DYFS/DCPP) matters. The...
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What a difference a year makes!
In litigation brought by the division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP)(formerly the Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS)), one year is a very significant benchmark in the case. After...
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Defending DYFS/DCPP Cases: An Essential Primer
On Saturday, April 27, 2013, Allison C. Williams, Esq., Founder of NewJerseyDYFSdefense.com, will be presenting a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar for the lawyers and judges of New Jersey. The...
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What is a Dodd Removal?
When DCPP, the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (formerly, DYFS, the Division of Youth and Family Services) investigates an allegation of child abuse or neglect, and uncovers what it...
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The Importance of Appealing a DYFS/DCPP Substantiation of Abuse/Neglect
If the Division of Child Protection and Permanency substantiates an allegation of child abuse or neglect, the perpetrator’s name is listed on the Child Abuse Central Registry. N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.11. This...
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No More KLG based upon DCPP Lies … at least Not This One Particular Lie
In a published decision on June 11, 2013, the Appellate Division has explicitly prohibited trial Courts from ratifying the outright FALSE information given to resource parents by the Division of Child...
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Use of Child Interviews in DCPP Cases
In Family Court, children are often witnesses to matters before the Court. Children may witness domestic violence between their parents. They may provide exculpatory information to refute allegations...
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On Wednesday, April 10, 2013, NewJerseyDYFSdefense founder, Allison C. Williams, Esq., will be presenting on a panel discussing defense of parents in child welfare (i.e., DYFS/DCPP) matters. The...
View ArticleThe Importance of Appealing a DYFS/DCPP Substantiation of Abuse/Neglect
If the Division of Child Protection and Permanency substantiates an allegation of child abuse or neglect, the perpetrator’s name is listed on the Child Abuse Central Registry. N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.11. This...
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