Can a 209a be filed on behalf of a minor?

It is possible to get a 209A abuse prevention order on behalf of a minor but not just for neglect. I have linked below the definitions section of...

Court in Mass. refuses to dismiss court case for lack of jurisdiction when all parties has left the issuing state.

If you already moved to dismiss with citation to the statute and relevant Mass. case law, you may need to appeal rather than sending "numerous...

Yes. DCF doesn't really need hard criteria to keep a case open. They just need concern that they want to make sure you can handle all three...

Can I file a complaint for modification on an exsisting child custody order by myself or do I need a lawyer to do it?

Yes, it is possible to file a complaint for modification without a lawyer. But the legal process is such that, if you can afford to hire a...

Will I get in trouble with the court if I don't let my daughter's father take her out of state to visit his parents?

It depends what your parenting plan says about it of state trips. If it doesn't say anything, you might need to talk to am attorney about s...

I don't know what the telephone call from DCF meant but the letter you received *was* the result of the investigation. Leaving the children alone...

Can we get emergency custody of my step children if birth mom is in rehab?

It depends. What do the current custody orders say? Who are the kids staying with now? Who has custody now? Is the mother willing to agree to the...

Can my 15 year old daughter opt out of OVERNIGHT stays with her father?

If the overnight visits are court ordered, you have an obligation to require and encourage your daughter to go unless the other parent agrees or...

I do not practice in Colorado and am answering based on searching the following: statute of limitations on child abuse charges in Colorado. If you...

How do I get a copy of my DCF file from when I was a kid?

It is section 12.10 of the DCF regulations that I will link below that tell you how to go about requesting your records from DCF. You won't be able...