Child Neglect

Doctors, teachers, mental health professionals, and counselors are required to report suspected abuse and neglect of children. If you have been accused of child neglect, it is a serious allegation that requires immediate legal action. The Colorado Department of Human Services will file a claim of dependency and neglect. This could lead to a legal proceeding in which you could lose your kids. Watts & Hendrickson, PC offers vigorous representation during this very critical time.

Contact a lawyer from Watts & Hendrickson for experienced defense against allegations of physical abuse. Since 1985, we have helped parents who are concerned about allegations of child neglect. From our office in the Denver Tech Center, we serve clients throughout the Denver area, including Arapahoe County and Douglas County.

The Children's Code in Colorado defines neglect and abuse is ways that include:

• Evidence of physical abuse such as cuts or bruises
  
  
• Malnourishment
  
  
• Failure to thrive
  
  
• Failure to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, health care, and supervision
  
  
• Psychological abuse

Our firm places a large emphasis on educating clients about the legal actions we are taking and why we are taking these actions. We do this so clients can have a clear understanding of what to except and because this allows clients to make informed decisions about their futures. Additionally, because of our experience in the local county courts, we are able to give clients honest and realistic assessments regarding their case. If you are concerned about child custody or legal custody, this experience can be helpful.

Children and divorce issues often go hand in hand. If you are facing allegations of child endangerment related to a divorce proceeding, contact an attorney at our firm today.

Watts & Hendrickson, PC
8101 East Prentice Avenue
Suite 815
Greenwood Village, CO  80111
Phone: 720-482-9229
Fax: 720-482-9339
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Watts & Hendrickson, PC, located in Greenwood Village, Colorado and the Denver Tech Center offers family law and criminal defense to clients in Greenwood Village, Denver, Aurora, Highlands Ranch, Centennial, Castle Rock, Littleton, and throughout Arapahoe County, Douglas County, and Denver County.