I hope Attorney Golden (http://www.avvo.com/attorneys/02494-ma-e-golden-1432312.html) weighs in. She has a great deal of experience and expertise...

My oldest daughter was abused by her ex step dad now dcf trying get lawyers because im marrying internationally, can they?

Is it just because your fiancé is from another country that they are concerned about him coming to marry you? Is your fiancé someone you know and...

Can CPS/Child Protective Services/School force me to have my child assessed? Or can I seek a outside evaluation?

I do not practice in California but the federal law with which states must comply on special education issues requires that participation in...

Can a principal interrogate a 6 year old without consent, and then buy her books from the book fair? Massachusetts

It is not clear in Constitutional law that what you described is a violation. There area couple of federal courts that have said it is and a couple...

Care & Protection/DCF. Should I send the letter to court investigator to the judge regarding extension if investigator says no?

If you have an attorney and it is your attorney's fault that you were not able to be interviewed by the court investigator, you should ask your...

Is it illegal for a 17 year old girl to "date" or "talk to" a 21 year old male in the state of Massachusetts?(no sexual contact)

Without sexual activity, there is nothing that makes it a crime for a 21 year old to date or talk to a 17 year old. As the 17 year old is still...

What are the laws on "minimal care" required by parents? What does dcf require?

Unfortunately, what you were told is a little backwards. It is true that Massachusetts law defines "neglect" as failure of a parent to provide...

For the part of your question about safety of taking the test while pregnant, I suggest she check with her health care provider but there is...

Most likely not. Though, if they have reasons to doubt a note or have a safe arrivals call in line that wasn't used for a series of absences, the...

I am married..my husbands hits me n abuses me..i want him to be in prison for raising hands on me and abusing me..what to do??

I am sorry for your plight with your husband. Though you have listed your question as originating in the town of England in the U.S. state of...