Home Alone makes for nostalgic laughs this time of year, but following the McAllister family's example could land you in jail. Source: https://www.illinoispolicy.org/home-alone-in-real-life-could-land-you-in-an-illinois-jail/
Guardian ad Litem, Attorney for the Child, & Child Representative: Understanding the roles of the attorneys involved in child abuse and neglect cases
On behalf of Law Office of Bradley R. Tengler, P.C. posted in Child Abuse and Neglect on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. When a parent has been charged with abuse or neglect of a child, the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) will become involved throughout the case. The main goal of DCFS, as...
10 CONSIDERATIONS MADE BY DCFS IN EVALUATING WHETHER CHILDREN SHOULD BE RETURNED HOME
On behalf of Law Office of Bradley R. Tengler, P.C. posted in Child Abuse and Neglect on Thursday, June 12, 2014. Any parent who has dealt with the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) knows that the process can be quite unnerving. In some cases, DCFS may take a child into protective...
HOW YOUNG IS TOO YOUNG FOR MARRIAGE? MINIMUM AGE OF 16 IN UNITED STATES
On behalf of Law Office of Bradley R. Tengler, P.C. posted in Child Abuse and Neglect on Monday, October 7, 2013. Earlier this month reports that an 8-year-old Yemen girl died from internal injuries she suffered on her wedding night sparked international outrage. Local officials are denying...
CHILDREN’S SAFE HARBOR: A VALUABLE VISITATION OPTION FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE
On behalf of Law Office of Bradley R. Tengler, P.C. posted in Child Abuse and Neglect on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Exchanging children between parents can be one of the most stressful parts of co-parenting for numerous reasons. Many times victims of domestic abuse fear coming into contact with their...
TYPES OF DCFS COURT HEARINGS: WHAT TO EXPECT IN JUVENILE COURT
On behalf of Law Office of Bradley R. Tengler, P.C. posted in Child Abuse and Neglect on Monday, June 17, 2013. The DCFS (Department of Children and Family Services) is a governmental organization that conducts investigations of child abuse and/or neglect cases. Several states, including Illinois,...