When a matter or certain conduct, actions or inactions are reported to CPS, the agency may commence a neglect proceeding. Law Guardians also may start a neglect proceeding. There are certain basic requirements for a matter to “rise to the level of neglect,” and it may involve not only neglect (the failure to do something), but actually doing something. Educational neglect; medical neglect; these are all types of neglect proceedings. In fact, driving without a license or intoxicated with a child in a car becomes a “neglect” proceeding. These are handled in a certain “part” of the Family Court. They require the exchange of evidence; a possible plea; a determination to admit or have a “no-admission” arrangement and a possibility of a Trial. We have been handling neglect proceedings for our clients for many years, and we are very successful in these matters. We are well-known in Family Court, and we are there on a daily basis representing our clients and presenting evidence.
