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False Child Abuse Allegations and Defamation in Illinois: Can You Sue for a False DCFS Report?

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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

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North Carolina Defamation Laws in Divorce or Domestic Violence Cases

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A jury awarded Johnny Depp $15 million in damages in a defamation suit against Amber Heard, who had alleged domestic abuse against him in an op-ed. Donald Trump was ordered to pay over $80 million in a defamation suit brought...more

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The Limits of What A Judge May Order to Stop Parents From Making False Allegations in Custody Battles

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Sometimes the most contentious issue in a divorce is not how to divide the parties' cash or assets, but rather how custody will be decided....more

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