Connecting the Public to Legal Services AVVO is an online legal services marketplace that provides easy to access legal information and attorney referrals to consumers. Founded in...
A Shift in Services State child protection services (CPS) agencies receive funding from the federal government. But critics of the child welfare system in the US argue...
10 Tips to Make the Most of Your Attorney-Client Relationship
April 5, 2018
Optimizing Your Attorney-Client Relationship When facing legal issues regarding your child and your family, it’s important to work with a child abuse defense attorney who can make...
Interstate Placement The Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) provides laws and guidelines on when and how a child may be placed across state lines. The...
Making the Call DCP&P caseworkers and case managers have a significant amount of discretion when deciding whether a child is safe. This critical judgment call determines where a...
When the Perpetrator is a Paramour In family law, a paramour is defined as a romantic partner of a parent, typically a single parent. Paramours can play significant...
Step by Step CPS investigations must be completed within a certain timeframe, typically within 60 days. During those 60 days, investigating caseworkers must follow certain guidelines and protocol...
When the Parents Aren’t Involved Parents and caregivers aren’t the only ones who perpetrate child abuse or neglect. Siblings can also abuse their siblings physically, emotionally, and sexually....
Alison Williams Receives Award As founder and owner of the Williams Law Group, LLC, Allison C. Williams is no stranger to accomplishment. Having been recognized in 2017 as...