Gene Richards, Esq.

Gene Richards, Esq. Family Law & DCPP Defense
Williams Law Group, LLC

Attending the United Way Rise & Shine event on November 14th was such a meaningful experience. The work United Way does ...
11/18/2025

Attending the United Way Rise & Shine event on November 14th was such a meaningful experience.
The work United Way does for families across New Jersey is inspiring, and I'm proud to support their mission.

11/12/2025

When the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) becomes involved with a family, one of the most serious outcomes is the removal of a child from the home.
Understanding how and when this can happen is essential for protecting your rights.

If you’re facing a DCPP investigation or have questions about your rights as a parent, our team can help.

🎧 New Navigating DCPP episode just dropped. Today we’re unpacking medical neglect, one of the most misunderstood DCPP al...
11/04/2025

🎧 New Navigating DCPP episode just dropped. Today we’re unpacking medical neglect, one of the most misunderstood DCPP allegations

Listen now and know your rights.

Safety Protection Plans can feel like the only option but signing without guidance can have lasting consequences.We revi...
10/30/2025

Safety Protection Plans can feel like the only option but signing without guidance can have lasting consequences.
We review every detail, so you know exactly what’s at stake.

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🎙️ New episode of Navigating DCPP is live! Listen now wherever you stream podcasts. #
10/14/2025

🎙️ New episode of Navigating DCPP is live! Listen now wherever you stream podcasts.

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10/08/2025

🚨 When DCPP gets involved you may be asked to sign a Safety Plan, but it is not the same as a Court Order
✔️ Safety Plan = voluntary short term
✔️ Court Order = binding enforceable
Know your rights before you sign anything

The latest episode of Navigating DCPP is live!Hear valuable insights and real stories.Listen now wherever you stream pod...
10/07/2025

The latest episode of Navigating DCPP is live!
Hear valuable insights and real stories.
Listen now wherever you stream podcasts. 🎙️

🚪 When DCPP knocks, ignoring it won’t make the problem go away.Your parental rights could be on the line, and the clock ...
10/03/2025

🚪 When DCPP knocks, ignoring it won’t make the problem go away.
Your parental rights could be on the line, and the clock starts ticking the moment they arrive. Don’t wait. Know your rights and protect your family.

🚩 Red flags in a DCPP case shouldn’t be ignored. If you feel unheard, confused, or pressured during the process, those a...
09/24/2025

🚩 Red flags in a DCPP case shouldn’t be ignored. If you feel unheard, confused, or pressured during the process, those are signs you need an advocate on your side.

🎧 New episode! When substance use threatens custody, knowing your rights is critical. Listen now wherever you stream pod...
09/23/2025

🎧 New episode! When substance use threatens custody, knowing your rights is critical.

Listen now wherever you stream podcasts!

Reunification is possible but only with the right plan. 💡 Let us help you take the next steps toward getting your kids b...
09/19/2025

Reunification is possible but only with the right plan. 💡 Let us help you take the next steps toward getting your kids back.

🏠 Housing challenges do not equal abuse. Families may face difficult circumstances like living in a motel or staying tem...
09/18/2025

🏠 Housing challenges do not equal abuse. Families may face difficult circumstances like living in a motel or staying temporarily with relatives, but that does not automatically mean a child is unsafe.

👉 If you are involved with DCPP, it’s important to understand the difference between poverty-related struggles and actual abuse or neglect.

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