Case Highlights:
- Child reported that Dad has a problem with alcohol and becomes angry when drinking
- Mom lived separately, has custody but also being investigated
- Mom trusted Social Worker who twisted words in the report
- Dad never interviewed by the social worker, all facts on hearsay and one-sided
- DCF overstepped boundaries by interviewing Children at school
- Attorney Seaver called DCF out and closed the case with the supervisor
Case Study:
The case was opened when Child made a statement report to the school alleging that a statement by Dad was verbally abusing Mom and the Children at home. This report was filed to DCF by a mandated reporter. An investigator reached out to Mom to further assess the child’s claims of feeling unsafe. During this challenging time, it’s essential to understand your rights and how to effectively fight against DCF if needed. Additionally, you should be aware of the DCF appeal process to ensure your rights are protected. The investigator did not at all speak to Dad to address the claims. The investigator also, without Mom knowing, appeared at the children’s school to ask all sorts of questions.
DCF did this so they could get the children’s story without being supervised. Essentially, the Department had violated the kid’s rights. They were cornered; the Department took their story and ran with it. They based the entire investigation on the Children’s statements and supported neglect against Dad and now Mom. The kids were afraid of DCF and were now scared to return to school. Mom felt betrayed, she had her trust violated with DCF. More importantly, was that her rights were also violated by the investigator. She felt trampled by the Department and needed to think of a solution to ensure that there were no further opportunities for DCF to speak to her kids alone. She needed a referee to handle DCF to do the right thing.
Mom found Attorney Seaver from a friend who had recommended his services. Mom reached out to Attorney Seaver and made quick contact with him. After recounting the story of the investigation, Attorney Seaver knew that DCF did not do the right thing. He stepped in and changed the way DCF conducted themselves by reminding them of the rules. fight against DCF. Inserted in the sentence. Attorney Seaver represented Mom and the kids every step of the way, including in their fight against DCF dcf investigation process Inserted in the sentence. Attorney Seaver showed the Supervisor that the Investigator overstepped their boundaries during the DCF investigation.
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.