DYFS filed a complaint in Court and have temporarily placed my children with other family, on basis of what the children have allegedly repo...

Question

DYFS filed a complaint in Court and have temporarily placed my children with other family, on basis of what the children have allegedly reported about me. There is no physical evidence in this case, except what the children have allegedly reported verbally to DYFS. Now the children are recanting all their prior statements. They are saying that they lied about me because they were coached to say lies about me. The children say they regret saying the lies they did about me. Now they want to come back to me. What are my options here.

Answer

Sounds like you want to get the kids' statements in writing, and put together additional proof, then file a motion asking the court to give your kids back. this will take some planning, and you really should get a lawyer to help you.

Give me a call, make an appointment to come see me, and let's get moving on this for you. No charge for the first office visit.

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You definately need an attorney. If you cannot afford one, the court will appoint someone from the Office of Parental Representation unit of the public defenders office.

If you prefer private council, make sure that you have someone experienced in DYFS cases. This is a unique specialty and not many attorneys are familiar with it.

I am assuming that you have already had a Dodd - emergency hearing regarding the removal. The case will probably move forward to a fact finding hearing, at which thime the Division will be required to prove the allegations against you. If they fail, the children should be returned immediately. Unfortunately, it may be many months until this hearing is completed.

In the meantime, it may be possible to get the children returned, but I need to know more to advise you what your options are.

If you would like to speak with me further, please call me at 732-663-1500.

Thank you.