Whether they are true or not, allegations of abuse or neglect of dependents can create major problems for parents. Sometimes these allegations are motivated by goals and issues far removed from the protection of the children themselves. Worse, children are vulnerable to suggestions that cause them to make unsubstantiated allegations against their parents. In addition, dependent neglect allegations are easy to file and the state must investigate every report of abuse. Cases can last a year or more once the state is involved, and the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services will likely monitor the situation for years to come.

Our Tennessee dependent neglect attorneys have years of experience defending parents accused of dependent abuse or neglect. We can explain all of your options and guide you through the entire process compassionately and with minimal stress. We will put our knowledge of the law and experience to work on your behalf, and can investigate the matter to prove that the allegations are not true. If some abuse has occurred, we can help you develop a plan to keep your children, in order to achieve our overriding goal: helping families stay together.

We can help you fight all of the following allegations and more:

• Child neglect or abuse
• Juvenile criminal charges
• Injury to a child
• Emotional neglect
• Drug use by a parent or minor child
• Parents leaving young children alone
• Truancy issues
• Lack of medical care or malnutrition
• Abandonment

If you have been accused of abuse or neglect, contact our Tennessee child abuse lawyers today. We can help you keep your family intact.