Case Highlights:
Mom was alleged sexual abuse and neglect of Child
DCF and the FBI appeared at the home claiming she produced child pornography
Mom simply was sending a photo of son to friend in her home country, not intentional
DCF failed to consider cultural differences
Attorney Seaver built a strong case proving that Mom was not neglectful
Case Study:
The FBI visited a Mom’s home due to a concerning image found in her social media messages. They conducted searches on both the home and the Mom’s electronic devices. The Mom attempted to explain the cultural differences that had caused the misunderstanding, and it appeared that the FBI grasped this explanation. No charges were pressed by the FBI; however, they were still required to report this incident to DCF.
DCF did not support the allegations for fight against dcf, however were adamant about supporting neglect and falsely accused Mom of having a poor character.The Department soon after quickly became involved and supported allegations of neglect. Mom’s job loss terrified her, and providing for her child became a source of concern. It was not her intention to send a picture of her son however her cultural background did not accept this type of image as wrong or as a form of abuse.
Initially, Mom contacted multiple attorneys who gave her bad advice. DCF asked her for information, which proved detrimental to her case, and she provided it as instructed. eventually found Attorney Seaver who got back to her right away. Attorney Seaver had a plan to win her case and got the best experts to testify. Mom and Attorney Seaver worked in the spirit of cooperation with DCF and provided them with relevant documents. In the end, the. He felt relieved when this misunderstanding cleared up, and the absence of DCF from his life contributed to that relief.
DISCLAIMER
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.
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Kevin Patrick Seaver is a Massachusetts DCF Defense Lawyer who represents parents against false child abuse allegations.
Massachusetts DCF Defense Lawyer Kevin Seaver has been successfully fighting false child abuse allegations since 1991.