DCF can opt to continue their involvement with a family although a report has not been substantiated. They usually do so if they have concerns. ...

Based on what you wrote, it will be difficult for a court to deny him all access to the kids without a substantial showing that it is not in the...

I agree with the attorney responses already given. Refusing a drug screen raises red flags and brings on added scrutiny. However, it is always...

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The question for DCF is exactly why do they want a hair test? What issue will it address and how will the hair test resolve the issue? Ask...

There are definitely other options, and they are constitutional as well. It is best to sit with an attorney to determine what your options may be...

You should look at the reasonable efforts DCF was required to do to help with reunification. Secondly, you should know precisely what are DCF's...

If I have court at 10 am but don't get to court until 2-3pm, will a bench warrant be dropped?

You run a great risk of the court issuing an warrant for failure to appear. If the court issues the warrant, they may vacate the order when you...

A 14 year old can not legally consent to sexual activity. So if there is any sexual activity it is a problem for the 18 year old.

Everything depends on what is in the report and the level of concern that they have for the kids. A prior DCF history plays a role as well. Just...

The officer wrote a ticket out to my daughter who is a minor for not wearing a seatbelt, but he wrote her wrong birthdate?

DMV does issue a number to individuals who have no license but they get a ticket of some sort. They may be able to track her if the Office obtained...