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Paying Attention to the Problems That Have Your Attention
Paying Attention to the Problems That Have Your Attention
There are no silver bullets for managing your fractured attention. However, you may find it resourceful to write down your commitments on paper or on a computer document,...
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The Real Danger the Psychologist Poses: Caring Too Little
The Real Danger the Psychologist Poses: Caring Too Little
Sadly, the real danger to you (in terms of your case) is not that the psychologist will care too much and intentionally draft a bad report to spite...
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Can an Overworked Psychologist Be Objective and Fair?
Can an Overworked Psychologist Be Objective and Fair?
The division likes to speed up and rush the process. To that end, it often limits how much time the psychologist spends with patients. It is not uncommon,...
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Allison C. Williams on News 12
Allison C. Williams on News 12
  Owner Allison C. Williams, Esq. being interviewed by News 12 at the Prisoner Reentry Training Program for Lawyers.
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How To Fight A Restraining Order
How To Fight A Restraining Order
Received a Restraining Order? If you have received a restraining order, there are certain steps you can take. This video highlights some of those steps.
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Extraordinary Power of Division Caseworkers
Extraordinary Power of Division Caseworkers
A child welfare parent defense attorney colleague recently shared with us an article out of Seattle, Washington. The termination of a mother's parental rights was reversed on appeal....
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Okay, so Here’s a First!
Okay, so Here’s a First!
Today, of the New Jersey Appellate Division released a two-page decision reversing a finding of "risk of harm" under N.J.S.A. 30:4C–11 in a case brought by the Division...
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What is a Dodd Removal?
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...
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What a difference a year makes!
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...
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DeMystifying the Children in Court (CIC) Docket
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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