What are some basic information about DYFS cases?
DYFS will file an abuse or neglect case when it believes that you have abused or neglected your child. In the divorce context, if DYFS believes that there is an abuse or neglect case, then it will usually request that the court order counseling for the quarreling couple. In the more extreme cases, DYFS often wants to place or keep your child in foster care or another out-of-home placement. In some scenarios, DYFS does not want to remove your child, but instead wants the court to allow DYFS to check on you and your child and to order you to participate in services that DYFS believes you need. At the commencement of the case, the court must decide whether DYFS has shown adequate reasons to continue its case. Eventually, the court must decide whether you have abused or neglected your child. You have a right to a hearing where all of the parties will be able to present their cases to the court. In some instances, you may decide to stipulate to or admit to some of DYFS’ claims instead of ch
