The case will not be "transferred" to NY. If the parents move, they can request a courtesy case manager in the new state, but the case will almost...

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The history of domestic violence calls could put you both in danger of having a DCF case once the child is born, especially if they are recent. The...

If you have a medical marijuana card it would help, but otherwise you'll probably need to move out. A positive/problematic drug test for anyone...

A dependency case is a case where DCF has removed a child from at least one parent. A dependency case that has closed to Permanent Guardianship...

Unfortunately, DCF can not only investigate and make you have a safety plan, they could possibly even remove your child. You have a right to an...

Gather evidence of his substance abuse. You can report this to DCF, but if they don't take action you will need to address the situation in family...

DCF does not need proof anyone was injured, or arrested, or convicted of domestic violence to remove children. Most cases are "prospective abuse"...

You can file a petition for custody by extended family, but if your daughter does not sign consent forms it will be very difficult to win. You...

If there is an open DCF case a motion will need to be filed to permit you to travel, unless someone already got court permission and it is...

That is a complicated question that depends on whether the child suffered any harm from the drugs, whether you have had dependency cases in the...