How False Statements Can Lead to a DCF Investigation
A father faced accusations of sexual and physical abuse from his stepchild, which he believed stemmed from family tensions and the child’s frustration with his parenting decisions. With the help of Attorney Seaver, the father demonstrated the allegations were unfounded, leading to the dismissal of the case, clearing his name, and ending DCF involvement in the family’s life.
Case Highlights:
- Allegations of Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse and Neglect by Dad, and Neglect by Mom in this case
- The oldest daughter, step-daughter of Dad, made allegations of sexual abuse of Dad which were untrue
- As a result, further investigation resulted in further allegations that Dad was physically abusing the older son
- Attorney Seaver addressed the concerns by providing evidence to disprove both these claims
- DCF closed the case and left the family alone
Case Study:
Dad had been alleged sexual abuse of his step-child stemming from statements that they provided to a reporter. Child had been angry with Dad and the way that he was negatively reacting to their promiscuous behavior. Child alleged that Dad was physically abusive to the other children in the home, and would resort to physical discipline when the children were misbehaving. In what seemed like a fight against DCF, Dad made a strong case that these allegations were simply false. He believed the allegations stemmed from Child’s frustration with Dad’s disagreement with Child’s recent bad behaviors. Dad believes that the sexual abuse claim was simply retribution for not allowing Child to engage in promiscuity and underage drinking.
This scenario is indicative of the challenges faced in cases of DCF parental alienation, where misunderstandings and family disputes can lead to serious legal implications. These allegations, with their serious nature, led to a District Attorney referral regarding the sexual abuse accusations. Mom and Dad felt very vulnerable, sensing that their parenting was under scrutiny. Mom and Dad reached out to Attorney Seaver to address these concerns and pinpoint exactly how to uncover the truth regarding these allegations. Together, Attorney Seaver and the parents built out a strategy to dismantle all the allegations one by one. They took their story and made DCF understand that the circumstances did not allow this to occur.
Attorney Seaver blew the case wide open and showed that there was no way that Dad made any statements to Child regarding sexual abuse. He also proved that Dad posed no risk of sexual abuse to the children, effectively combating the allegations from DCF. Dad’s arm was also injured from work and in a sling, so the stories of physical abuse were absolutely unfounded and fabricated. Through the explanation of these stories, DCF was not able to uphold their evidence to support the allegations. Closing the case reversed the allegations. Dad avoided placement on the sexual offender’s registry list, and DCF permanently exited the family’s life, illustrating the importance of understanding parents’ rights against DCF.
Disclaimer
If you find yourself in this situation, it’s advisable to seek legal representation from a qualified attorney, like those at the Law Office of Kevin Seaver, who can advocate for your rights and guide you through the complex process of a DCF investigation.
Remember that the ultimate goal of DCF is to ensure the safety and well-being of children while supporting families in crisis.
Please note that this article does not create an Attorney-Client relationship between our law firm and the reader and is provided for informational purposes only. Information in this article does not apply to all readers.
Readers should not rely on this information as legal advice and should seek specific counsel from the attorney based on personal circumstances. Thank you.
Kevin Patrick Seaver is a Massachusetts DCF Defense Lawyer who represents parents against false child abuse allegations.
