When an adult is accused of being physically or mentally abusive toward a child, they can face serious consequences. A child abuse conviction is already devastating for a family; however, it can further negatively impact the accused individual in several ways. One way that a child abuse conviction can affect an abuser’s life is their… Read More »
False accusations of child abuse are more common than you might think. Often in difficult child custody battles, one parent will make child abuse accusations to gain an edge against the other parent. The courts are obligated to take such accusations seriously, but it almost always backfires. In other cases, the accusations are made in… Read More »
In New Jersey, married couples who decide to divorce must go through the mediation process. However, mediation does not work in every situation. That means that the couple’s divorce will end up at an evidentiary hearing, which is held before a judge. During this hearing, evidence will be submitted from both parties. Yet, not all… Read More »
While it is nice to associate the holidays with peace and tranquility, the holidays come with stress. The pressure to keep up with the ideals of the most wonderful time of the year can be overwhelming. For families living in an already-strained situation with an abuser, the holidays are one of the most feared times… Read More »
Whenever the New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) gets a report about alleged child neglect or abuse, they are required to investigate. They proceed to interview the child, parents, and anyone that could have information about the circumstances. Parents may also need to be evaluated and/or take drug tests. Even if the… Read More »
Mistreatment in childhood can have lasting effects on victims, effects that can last into adulthood. Studies have shown negative impacts on physical and mental health, as well as the capacity to learn and form healthy relationships. The effects of child abuse and neglect on the individual are far-reaching and they affect millions each year. Each… Read More »
