Case Highlights:
- Allegations of Neglect against both Mom and Dad
- Alleged that Mom and Dad were intoxicated and that children were unsupervised
- DCF pursued them with allegations of neglect
- Allegations of possible domestic violence between the couple due to disagreement outside of restaurant
- Friend recommended Attorney Seaver, previously represented and satisfied
- Implemented a plan to prepare both parents and their children to be interviewed
- Prepared home for home visits with the DCF investigators.
- DCF poke to parents about actual details of what did or did not occur
- DCF found that Mom was not intoxicated and not neglectful
- Case was closed quickly
Case Study:
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The Department suggested that both parents were unable to look after their children. Both parents were terrified. Mom and Dad felt completely powerless during their interactions with DCF and could tell that their rights were being violated. The parent’s got the feeling that if they continued to represent themselves they would end up being taken advantage of; they needed a lawyer. They found Attorney Seaver’s website and were impressed by the positive client testimonials. Attorney Seaver gave them a plan with specific steps to follow that would help to get DCF out of their lives.
They were instructed on exactly how to reply to all of DCF’s questions and were prepared for every meeting. With Attorney Seaver’s help, the parents felt more confident when speaking to DCF and like their side of the story was coming across. When the investigator asked intrusive questions that made Mom and Dad uncomfortable, Attorney Seaver objected. The children were interviewed, which made it abundantly clear that parents were not intoxicated.
The right documents and paperwork were provided to the DCF workers in order to make their job easier; working in the spirit of cooperation got the case moved along quickly. Mom and Dad got a letter in the mail saying that their DCF process was over. The family was pleased to know that this misunderstanding had been cleared up and that they had gotten a positive outcome. Mom and Dad got DCF out of their lives in a short amount of time without losing their kids.
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.
Massachusetts DCF Defense Lawyer Kevin Seaver has been successfully fighting false child abuse allegations since 1991.