Unsupported Neglect Allegations against a Mother at a Fair Hearing – Case Study
Procedural History: A 51A report was filed against the Mother and screened in as a non-emergency response for “neglect”. The alleged neglect in this case was “the Child’s excessive school absences. Mother had failed to provide documentation of the Child’s illness or any medical excuse for absences. The Child had missed more than 40 days […]
How to Succeed at Your DCF Fair Hearing
Succeed at Your DCF Fair Hearing “After DCF supports a decision of child abuse and/or neglect against you, the clock is running. You have thirty (30) days to file an appeal through the DCF appeal process. The DCF supported decision will be mailed out in a letter. Remember to keep the envelope. The envelope can […]
How You Can Avoid The 3 DCF Fair Hearing Mistakes
3 DCF Fair Hearing Mistakes Hello, thank you for joining me. My name is Kevin Seaver and I’m a trusted lawyer since 1991. I’m a recognized expert, successfully specializing in fighting the department of children and families more commonly referred to as DCF, throughout the entire commonwealth of Massachusetts. Today I want to talk about […]
What are Supported Findings?
What are Supported Findings? A supported finding is generally known as evidence against you. Supported findings often come from caretakers of your child, like teachers, doctors, and therapists. When a supported finding is made against you or one of your child’s caretakers, like a relative, your name will be put into the DCF’s Central Registry […]
A Parent’s Guide to DCF Fair Hearings in Massachusetts
A Parent’s Guide to DCF Fair Hearings in Massachusetts Navigating an investigation and need to know more about DCF fair hearings? Your comprehensive guide is here! Theodore and Mia are a couple living in Massachusetts with their two children. They’ve been having a rough time lately, with lots of arguments and stress. Both parents work […]
How to Handle Your DCF Family Assessment
How to Handle Your DCF Family Assessment Hello, and thanks for joining me here today. My name is Kevin Seaver and I am an experienced trusted lawyer since 1991, successfully representing clients against the Department of Children and Families more commonly referred to as DCF throughout the entire state of Massachusetts in court or out […]