You probably know that deserting a child without an intent to return is considered child abandonment. What you may not know is that child abandonment can happen even when a parent or caregiver remains in the home, if the absence could potentially lead to substantial physical or emotional harm. An example is when a very […]
According to Texas law, child abuse can happen in a number of manners. You could be accused of child abuse if you commit an act that will cause a child physical, mental or emotional harm, or fail to protect him or her from such an act. A number of acts can result in allegations of […]
Child Protective Services tends to have their own vocabulary, and it is important for anyone who is the target of an investigation to understand the various terms this agency uses. Here are a few of the most common terms associated with CPS:
Child abuse is considered to be such a heinous crime that the Texas Legislature has made it a crime for anyone who suspects abuse is taking place to avoid reporting it. In fact, the law requiring mandatory reporting of child abuse is much stricter than in any other state, and can result in significant penalties […]
Child molestation is considered an abhorrent crime, and can include everything from inappropriate touching to child sexual abuse. Charges of child molestation can haunt an individual for a lifetime, even when the allegations are unfounded in nature. There are a number of sanctions that can be imposed on an individual who is charged with child […]
