How a Phone Game Turned Into a Major DCF Sexual Abuse Allegation: MA DCF Case Study

Sexual abuse allegations against a mother’s fiancé arose after a misunderstanding about a cell phone game shared with her child. Concerned about the investigation and fearing the loss of her child, the mother sought help from Attorney Kevin Seaver, whose expertise in DCF cases proved invaluable. Through a thorough investigation and skilled representation, Attorney Seaver exposed errors in the case, leading to the dismissal of the allegations and the family’s relief as DCF permanently exited their lives.

Case Highlights:

• DCF alleged sexual abuse against Mom’s Fiancé
• All reports were circumstantial and received from Mom’s Child, no consideration of other family member’s stories in the report
• Child’s Grandmother reported to DCF because she misunderstood Child’s statements
• Attorney Seaver was able to dismantle DCF’s reports and clarify every single one of Child’s statements to DCF
• DCF unsupported the allegations and Attorney Seaver successfully closed the case

Case Study:

The case involved the sexual abuse allegations against Mom’s Boyfriend and Mom’s young child. The Child told their grandmother about a cell phone game that she played with Mom’s Boyfriend. The grandmother misunderstood the game to actually be a sexual act and reported Mom’s fiancé to DCF. Mom initially received a voicemail from a DCF social worker notifying her that there was an allegation of sexual abuse concerning her fiancé. Concerned about the DCF investigation process, Mom became physically ill upon hearing these allegations and knew that they were false.

The fear of losing her child filled her, making it impossible for her to eat or sleep. Mom immediately went online and started doing research to find out how she could protect herself, her fiancé, and her children. She spoke to six lawyers, one of whom was Attorney Kevin Seaver. Mom hired Attorney Seaver to represent her, because of his professionalism and experience with fighting against DCF and DCF appeal process. Attorney Seaver understood her concerns about parents’ rights against DCF and provided valuable guidance.

She heard back from Attorney Seaver in less than two hours and was able to meet with them right away. Attorney Seaver represented the mother during meetings with the Department. Through this he analyzed every detail of the case. DCF suddenly became very kind and courteous when interacting with both the child and the parents. Attorney Seaver opened his own thorough investigation so that there could be no question that the allegations were false. Throughout Attorney Seaver’s involvement in the case, many errors were brought to light.

It was clear that DCF had been mishandling this mother’s case. As a result, the decision was Unsupported and DCF was out of the mother’s life. Mom and Fiancé were ecstatic to have their case closed quickly without having their family separated. Mom believes that without Attorney Seaver’s help, she would not be able to continue having her fiancé in her life, especially considering the complexities of the DCF appeal process. His expertise was crucial in navigating the intricacies of parents rights against DCF, ensuring that her family’s best interests were protected.

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.

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.