What has to be and what may be redacted from a DCF record that you request are set out in two different places. One is the Mass. General Laws (MGL)...

I would like to change my daughter's last name. Father won't sign paper. Can a judge grant me the name change.

You would have to file a name change petition in the Probate and Family Court. Since you said the father will not agree, you will have to have him...

Can a minor child b taken from a custodial parent without the parent being notified of any proceeding in the court case.

The answer to the first part of your question is yes. A person can file a petition for guardianship or for care and protection and a motion for...

Can a person be charged with willfully cruelty to a child. After the head supervicer cps closes the case.

I don't practice in California but, generally, I would say the answer would be yes. Any time an agency (in this case the Sheriff) is required to...

If my 11 month old was injured by another child during babysitter supervision

The legal ramifications are up to you. But first of all I suggest that you find another babysitter. If your daughter was seriously injured, you...

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This part of avvo.com is for Q&A. In addition to the suggestion by Attorney Carmona-Sanchez, you could use the "Find a Lawyer" feature at the top...

Is this legal and what are my legal rights?

It is possible that it was a mistake; that the request was processed twice by two different DOR workers. People or state agencies can certainly...

What items am I allowed to request from the Defendant when filing a modification of the divorce agreement? and how do I do it?

Short of hiring an attorney or going to law school yourself, the best I can do in this type of forum for free is to point you to resources that...

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DCF worker wrote untrue information in a report. Is there any way to get this taken off...its been 10 years this has followed me

There is a provision in the DCF reporting and investigation laws for expungement of UNsupported allegations, but since they don't follow it for...

Can I sue my landlord for verbal and other abuse to my child with a disability ?

I do not practice in Pennsylvania, but this sounds more like a landlord/tenant (L-T) question than a child abuse question to me. I am going to...