How Parents Can Best Protect Children From DCF Investigations of Abuse/Neglect?
How to Best Protect the Kids in a MA DCF Investigation of Child Abuse? After the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF) screens in a 51A report, they will conduct a 51B investigation. It is called a “51B investigation” because it follows guidelines of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 119, section 51B. The […]
Want to Discover More About the DCF Investigation Process in Massachusetts?
Want to Discover More About the DCF Investigation Process in Massachusetts? The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF) will assign a social worker to a family’s case when the DCF Investigation begins. The social worker usually shows up unannounced, and tries to go into a family’s home to see the children. The […]
Why DCF Accuses Parents of Child Abuse and How to Fight Back?
Is DCF Accusing You of MA DCF Child Neglect due to Domestic Violence? Unfortunately, some families are wrongly accused of MA DCF child neglect due to isolated domestic incidents. In Massachusetts, the Department of Children and Families (MA DCF) investigates cases which meet their criteria of child abuse or neglect. MA DCF child abuse is […]
When Parents and Children Should Not Speak During a MA DCF Investigation?
Why Should You & Your Children NEVER Speak to DCF During a Investigation? I want to explain to you the surprising and admittedly unlikely reasons why parents and their children should never speak to DCF, the Department of Children and Families, when they are involved in an investigation. Understanding your rights and the DCF investigation […]
Is a MA DCF Investigation of Child Abuse Targeting You? How To Proceed
Is a MA DCF Investigation of Child Abuse Targeting You? How To Proceed When you’re the target of a DCF investigation of child abuse, it can feel like your life is turned upside down. The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF) is tasked with protecting children, but sometimes the system becomes overwhelming, […]
How To Handle A MA DCF Assessment Without Losing Your Children?
How To Handle A MA DCF Assessment Without Losing Your Children? When the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF) launches an investigation that leads to a MA DCF assessment, your family could be monitored for months—even after the original allegations are resolved. The conclusion of the DCF investigation determines whether the Department […]
Why Hire DCF Legal Counsel in High-Conflict Divorces
Why Should Families in High-Conflict Divorces Hire a DCF Legal Counsel? Imagine being in the middle of a bitter divorce, and suddenly, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) gets involved. This is a prospect not uncommon for many families going through a contentious divorce. Charlotte, already struggling with her split from Jack, faced unexpected […]
How to Handle the MA DCF Investigation of Child Abuse Step by Step?
A Massachusetts DCF lawyer explains the most important steps of a MA DCF investigation after the Department of Children and Families files a report of child neglect or abuse against you. The first call from the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF) is a call no one wants to receive. The government just […]
Need to Sort Out your MA DCF Investigation? Guidance from DCF Counsel
Need to Sort Out your MA DCF Investigation? Guidance from DCF Counsel The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF) can start an investigation into your family at any point. First, MA DCF receives a phone call through the DCF hotline or written report accusing you of child abuse or neglect. DCF writes […]
What Should My DCF Lawyer Do to Combat False Child Abuse Allegations?
What Should My DCF Lawyer Do to Combat False Child Abuse Allegations? Do parents need a DCF lawyer when fighting false child abuse or neglect allegations by the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF)? In short, the answer is YES! Why? The Department is a government agency, with policies, procedures and regulations. How […]