Did They Take Your Kids Away?
Proven Representation in DYFS Child Protection Cases
All it takes is a nosy neighbor or an angry ex-spouse. One call to the Department of Youth and Family Services can result in county workers removing your children from your home or cutting off visitation rights. If the accusation sticks, you can permanently lose the rights to your children.
The Law Offices of Anthony Carbone can help you survive this scary legal process and fight the accusations to get your kids back. Our Jersey City attorney handles DYFS child abuse and child neglect cases throughout Hudson County.
Free Consultation at 201-204-9771 • Se Habla Español
Fighting for Your Rights … and the Truth
Youth and Family Services (DYFS) has the power to take away your children on the hearsay of others: a teacher, a doctor, an ex-spouse, a neighbor. Any hint of abuse or neglect can lead to removal.
There is nothing you can do until the Order to Show Cause hearing. This is your chance to respond to the accusations. Our experienced and compassionate family law attorney, Anthony Carbone, has fought and won many of these cases. He aggressively challenges the basis for the DYFS complaint to convince the court that:
- The other parent made up the allegations.
- The informant had no credible evidence.
- The allegations don't meet the definition of abuse or neglect.
- Removal is not in the child's best interest.
Success Stories
A woman forgot her 2-year-old in a minivan for 30 minutes. She was a foster mother, and DYFS took away not only her toddler but all her foster children. Mr. Carbone won her case at trial and prevailed again on appeal. (The case is still on appeal to a higher court.)
A client's child was removed by DYFS after Grandma reported that she saw the woman drink beer with another man and drive off in a car. Mr. Carbone got the complaint dismissed and the child returned — DYFS could not produce evidence that his client was intoxicated or even that she had consumed alcohol at all.
Your Children Belong at Home, With You!
DYFS workers have a lot of power. And they sometimes lie to cover up for their flimsy investigations. Anthony Carbone holds them accountable and fights for your rights.
Call 201-204-9771 or e-mail us to set up a free consultation. Our office is easily accessible by bus or train — located near the Journal Square PATH station. We take evening and weekend appointments, and we have Spanish speakers on staff.
