In family law and divorce cases, it’s not uncommon for one parent to accuse the other of child abuse by filing a report with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). But, if DCFS later finds the...more
Last week, the United States Supreme Court overturned a controversial decision by the Ohio Supreme Court holding that statements given by a preschool student to his teacher were tantamount to statements to police, and so...more
We have repeatedly cautioned that those employees who are required by law to make reports to the Department of Children and Families [“DCF”] of suspected child abuse and neglect should always err on the side of caution and,...more