Can DCF place the children with one of the parents BEFORE a court date and without the court's approval?

Unless the court has made specific orders that the children are not to be placed back with parents or it will be viewed as an abuse of discretion,...

I gave up my rights 2 to 3 years ago i felt like i had no other choice at the time the child is now 5 and i am doing alot better

If your parental rights were terminated, then it's a done deal. If the guardianship was granted without a TPR, then you can petiton the court to...

Is jail still very much possible?

If someone is charged with a crime, his/her attorney is obligated to inform the client of the maximum penalty for a conviction of that crime. ...

Is a police officer allowed to search your home without a search warrant after entering the residents? If so, what is the proper

Attorney Pang listed the methods of searching a home. It does not appear that appropriate permission was granted, if it was a safe that was...

Generally speaking, a straight A&B is a misdemeanor. However, if there is serious injury, it would be a felony. Bear in mind that there are other...

If you have lost custody of multiple kids on different occasions will you get red flagged in the hospital if you have more?

The short answer is "Yes!" Chapter 119 is the Massachusetts law relating to juveniles. The law was changed a few years ago whereby DCF is able to...

In MA, what is the minimum age a child can tell a judge what they want when it comes to visitation with another parent?

There is no "magic age". The younger the child, the more appropriate it is to encourage the child to visit a parent. Is the child in therapy? ...

I am now a 33 yr.old woman who was sexually abused by my father. At the time of the crime i was 13 and it last more than a year.

Attorney Redmond is correct with regard to time limits. She gave you good advice...speak with the District Attorney's office. Best of...

Will my juvinile criminal record prevent me from getting a gun permit in mass

Crimes are either felonies or misdemeanors. Yes, you can be convicted of either as a juvenile; youthful offender just means that you are treated...

I am confused. Did DCF place the child with you after your daughter signed over temporary custody to DCF? You must remember that DCF is mandated...