Child Neglect

Children are often unable to fend and provide for themselves, so they rely on their parents and caregivers to do this for them. Unfortunately, children do not always receive the care and attention that they need to live healthy lives.

Neglected children may suffer serious injuries or even death. If your child was neglected by your former spouse or another caregiver, contact the Chicago child abuse lawyers of Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C. at 312-466-8200 to learn more about your legal rights and options.

Forms of Child Neglect

Cases of child neglect typically fall under one of four categories. Typically, these forms of neglect are:

• Physical neglect
• Emotional/psychological neglect
• Educational neglect
• Medical neglect

Any of these forms of neglect may cause a child serious physical or emotional harm. In many cases, the child’s parents or caregivers must have the financial means to offer the child proper care in order for a failure to provide proper care to be considered neglect.

Individuals who may have neglected children include their parents, relatives, and caregivers, such as daycare attendants. For individuals who are divorced and no longer have custody of their children, proving that the custodial parent is neglectful may lead to a change in custody.

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Your children deserve proper care in their formative years. If your children were neglected by a family member, ex-spouse, or other caregiver, contact the Chicago child abuse attorneys of Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C. at 312-466-8200 to discuss your situation with an experienced legal professional.