Impact of MA DCF 51A Reports on Custodial Parents in Legal Battles
How Can a MA DCF 51A Report Affect Custodial Parents in Court? When Liz, a loving mother in Massachusetts, found out that a MA DCF 51A Report had been filed against her with the Department of Children and Families (DCF), her world turned upside down. She was accused of neglect, even though she had always […]
How Does MA DCF Screen Cases
Understanding how they screen cases is crucial it determines whether your report moves forward or gets dismissed. I’m often asked how DCF will screen out things. The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families screens out cases right at the onset. They can do one of two things. They can screen it out. Doesn’t go any […]
Do Parents Need an Expert DCF Lawyer to Make MA DCF Investigations Easy?
Do I Need an Expert DCF Lawyer Who Specializes in DCF Law if DCF is Investigating me? The phone rings and you answer it. You hear an unfamiliar voice telling you they’re from the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF). You’re afraid, lost, and confused. They tell you that you have abused your […]
How Effective Planning Can Lead to Winning MA DCF Investigation Outcomes
Why Is Having a Plan Crucial for Winning MA DCF Investigations? Winning a Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) investigation can feel like an uphill battle, especially for parents struggling with poverty. Gabriella, a single mom, gets a knock on her door from DCF. Someone reported her, claiming neglect because her old house looks […]
Do You Have A Successful Plan Against MA DCF?
Formulating Your Successful DCF Plan Feeling overwhelmed? In an investigation without a plan? We’ll help you regain confidence and navigate the well-organized Department of Children and Families (DCF). That’s not going to serve anybody any good, being afraid, scared, in fear of and worried and not sleeping. You’ve got to remove that anxiety and the […]
Take Back The Power In Your MA DCF Case
And how do we solve your problem and reach your goals? We sit down and customize and design a plan. We will leave no stone unturned, and we will follow back up with the Department of Children and Families 51B investigator after the meeting with you to make sure that investigator has everything, and then […]
MA DCF Interviews Children at School About Sexual Abuse Allegations
When DCF Interviews Children at School Hello and thank you for joining me here today. My name is Kevin Seaver, I’m located in Boston, MA, trusted lawyer since 1991, helping you and families successfully fight theDepartment of Children and Families, more commonly referred to The DCF. Before their exciting journey, they had a thorough conversation […]
How to Cope with Anger and Frustration when Dealing with DCF
DCF Frustration and Anger Some actions by The Department of Children and Families (DCF) social workers may lead to stress, frustration, anger, and depression. A notable example of this is a DCF parental alienation situation, where a DCF social worker held important information back. Negative emotions can cause inappropriate reactions such as yelling, swearing, and […]
Reversing An Allegation Of Neglect Against A Babysitter
ISSUE Whether DCF can support their claim that the substantiated concerns of neglect of Child 1 under the care and custody of Mrs. A and Mr. B support the claim that there is substantial risk of harm to Child 2 while in the care and custody of Mrs. A and Mr. B. Whether the Department […]
Your Journey with CPS is Unique – Never Compare Your Progress to Others
How to Navigate Your Journey With CPS You are an individual. You are different, separate, and distinct from the other 8 billion humans on this planet. Sometimes, you will fail. You will make errors and omissions. But get over it because we all make mistakes. In times when those mistakes might lead to more serious […]