One forgotten concept in DYFS work is that DYFS workers represent a government of limited powers. DYFS workers are not taught that the constitution applies to them, but it does indeed apply to them. If a DYFS worker comes into your home and tells you to jump, you do not need to ask “how high”. Your best course of action is usually to consult an experienced attorney for advice on how to protect your family’s privacy.
Howes & Howes always keep their eyes open for new developments in the law, especially in their areas of expertise. On January 23, 2008, the Appellate Division decided the case of DYFS vs. GM, in which it expanded procedural rights for parents in DYFS-related litigation. GM wil protect parents who lose custody of a child to an ex-spouse or other natural parent due to DYFS litigation.
Howes & Howes accepts referrals in all 21 New Jersey counties to represent parents who have been sued by D.Y.F.S.. Ultimately the success of your case will depend on the unique facts of your case, and success in your case can not be judged from past results. However, it does pay to have an attorney experienced in D.Y.F.S. cases. Over the past ten years, we have enjoyed success representing parents. Some of our success stories are digested in this article. (References that might identify the client have been removed.)
When DYFS removes a child from its home in New Jersey, the law requires litigation to protect the rights of the parent and of the child. There are several steps in child welfare litigation, all of which are mandated by New Jersey law. The following is an outline of the steps in child welfare litigation. Howes & Howes has extensive experience in child welfare litigation. If you have a question, then you should contact our office.
New Jersey residents who never dreamed that they could be the subject of D.Y.F.S. supervision or D.Y.F.S. litigation are increasingly finding themselves under D.Y.F.S.’s watchful eye. When D.Y.F.S. sets its sights on your family, you need a N.J. attorney who has extensive experience in D.Y.F.S. matters.
