Case Highlights:
- Child reported that Mom has a problem with alcohol and becomes angry when drinking
- There were previous concerns with alcohol abuse that were previously
- Mom trusted Social Worker who twisted words in the report
- Dad never interviewed by the social worker, all facts on hearsay and one-sided
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Proving that the substance issue was being addressed in therapy reversed the allegations. Mom and Dad closed the case by satisfying all DCF requirements.
Case Study:
DCF received a report about Mom’s verbal threats and threatening behavior at home from an intoxicated child. The investigator reached out to the home to further assess the child’s claims of feeling unsafe. The investigator made contact with Mom and began asking questions, to which the mother felt comfortable answering and shared with the DCF worker what she thought was appropriate. However, the situation escalated into a DCF investigation process, as the investigator twisted Mom’s words to paint her in a negative light. As a result, the case remained open and the family was pushed into family services. These services were started to address anger issues on the part of Dad. However, DCF failed to make any recommendations to address their concerns.
Instead, they quickly pushed for adoption, Dad was unavailable to make contact with the Department, however DCF wrongly claimed that Dad made no effort to contact the Department. Therefore, there was no party standing in the way to prevent DCF from having full control over the situation. Mom and Dad, reaching out to Attorney Seaver, now had a means to ensure DCF understood their words accurately and that the Child’s report wouldn’t be overlooked. In this fight against DCF, Attorney Seaver presented evidence disproving the Child’s claims, demonstrating that the issues did not impact the Child at home. The plan created by Attorney Seaver, with Mom and Dad, met DCF’s requirements, allowing everyone to return home without DCF involvement.
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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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.