How MA DCF Lawyers can Help with MA DCF Accusations of Child Abuse & Neglect
How MA DCF Lawyers can Help with MA DCF Accusations of Child Abuse & Neglect MA DCF Lawyers can guide you through 51A & 51B Reports, Fair Hearings, and Family Assessments by the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF). DCF cases are different from just about any other type of case out there. […]
What Do Parents Want to Know About MA DCF Child Abuse Investigations?
What Do Parents Want to Know About MA DCF Child Abuse Investigations? The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) is committed to protecting children. They will come into a parent or caretaker’s life when they get a report accusing them of child abuse or neglect. This blog answers some of the questions parents often […]
Why does Economic Domestic Violence Between Parents Attract the Attention of DCF?
Why does Economic Domestic Violence Between Parents Attract the Attention of DCF? The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF) will start an investigation for economic domestic violence allegations. This is a critical aspect of the DCF investigation process. They initiate these investigations because they believe economic domestic violence could be a sign of […]
It’s Not What it Looks Like!
I would like to share an important and true story about one of the most inspiring people in American history. An elderly man by the name of Ed would take a walk on a beach near his home every Friday when most people were heading home for the night. He would walk out to the […]
Why Does Sexual Domestic Violence Attract the Attention of DCF?
Why Does Sexual Domestic Violence Attract the Attention of DCF? The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF) is committed to safeguarding children who may be at risk in troubled families. When domestic violence occurs within a household, DCF initiates investigations. One area of concern for DCF investigations is “fight against DCF” and specifically, […]
Want to Know About the Screening Process of a MA DCF Investigation?
Want to Know About the Screening Process of a MA DCF Investigation? If you’re facing a MA DCF investigation, it’s important to understand how it begins—and what you can do to protect your family. Before launching a full investigation, DCF reviews every 51A report through a process called screening. The Massachusetts Department of Children […]
Appealing DCF Allegations: How to Change the Results of a 51B Investigation?
Appealing DCF Allegations: How to Change the Results of a 51B Investigation? Parents or caretakers can start appealing DCF allegations after the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF) makes a decision about the allegations against you. What Does it Mean When DCF Makes an “Unsupported” Finding? After MA DCF investigates your family during […]
How Do Parents Start Appealing MA DCF 51A Reports Successfully?
How Do Parents Start Appealing MA DCF 51A Reports Successfully? If the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) supports the allegations of a 51A report, it means the Department thinks you are guilty of abusing or neglecting your child. This can cause further DCF involvement, like the Department placing your children in foster care. […]
How Does DCF Investigate Allegations of DCF Child Sexual Abuse in MA?
How Does DCF Investigate Allegations of DCF Child Sexual Abuse in MA? MA DCF Child Sexual Abuse includes actions parents and caretakers don’t realize is sexual abuse. The Department’s official definition of “sexual abuse” is: “Any non-accidental act by a caregiver upon a child that constitutes a sexual offense under the laws of the Commonwealth […]
How Can You Tell if its Actually DCF Child Neglect in Massachusetts?
How Can You Tell if its Actually DCF Child Neglect in Massachusetts? The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF) will begin an investigation when there are allegations of DCF child neglect or abuse. MA DCF will only do an investigation when they get a valid report which is worth it for them to […]