Case Highlights:
- Mom and Dad were facing false child neglect allegations stemming from disagreements
- Other Attorneys told Mom and Dad that best option to fight DCF was to get a divorce
- Almost Divorced, Hired Attorney Seaver to fight DCF
- Attorney Seaver showed that working together in cooperation was best way to disprove allegations
- DCF closed the case after Attorney Seaver showed that no neglect had occurred.
Case Summary:
The case deals with Mom and Dad facing allegations of their children. The neglect allegations stemmed from a 51A report to MA DCF stating that there were verbal disagreements in the presence of children. During this challenging time, the parents were particularly concerned about parents rights against dcf and how long can dcf keep a case open, as these aspects were crucial in understanding their situation and planning their next steps. There was a process to file for divorce in place. However the claims that there were disagreements were bogus. There were allegations of physical abuse between the parents in the past. None of these claims were found to be true, however The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families based neglect upon these false claims and placed the family in a very stressful situation. The allegations of child neglect were screened in and a 51B investigation was initiated. Mom and Dad reached out to different attorneys for advice. The advice they received was troubling, one attorney suggested that the parents complete the divorce first as a solution. This was highly unsettling and did not seem right. Mom instead reached out to Attorney Seaver, and retained him right then and there. Attorney Seaver stated that the only way to beat DCF with Dad is to work together. They understood that if they were separated, DCF would try to turn them against one another and take the kids out of the picture. Attorney Seaver gave Mom and Dad a strategy to work together and combine forces against DCF. This way, the issues that brought about the false allegations were no longer relevant, and DCF could be shown that like the previous unsupported allegations, there was nothing that the Department could hold over the family. The case was closed quickly because Attorney Seaver made the family whole again and made sure that there was no risk of more false allegations. He gave the family hope and a strategy to work together, and showed DCF that the children were loved and well cared for. His approach effectively countered concerns about DCF parental alienation, ensuring the family’s unity and the children’s well-being were preserved.
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.