Dependency and Neglect Attorney In Franklin, Tennessee 

In Tennessee, the Juvenile Court has exclusive initial jurisdiction over cases involving allegations of Dependency and Neglect on behalf of children. Either the Department of Children's Services or an interested private party may file these claims.

In Tennessee, a "Dependent and Neglected child" can relate to a number of circumstances, including:

• Lacking a parent, guardian, or legal custodian
• Living with a harsh, mentally ill, or depraved person who is unable to give you the care you need
• Refused admission to school
• Mistreated or not given the required oversight
• Refused access to critical hospital, institutional, surgical, or medical care
• Discovered in locations where there was little supervision and legal violations occurred
• Being neglected or abused
• Permitted to partake in improper actions
• Left for an extended amount of time with strangers without permission from the law
• If the child is taken out of the care of a related caregiver after more than eighteen months, there will be significant injury

Speak with the Law Office of Crystal Etue if you're dealing with accusations or need to file a petition involving a dependent kid who has been neglected.