Participation in a DCF investigation is voluntary, but remember, DCF has 60 days in which to complete an investigation before they close it. If...

Atty. DeMatteo is correct. Unless someone calls DCF on you, there is no reason for them to get involved with the new baby. Do keep in mind...

Is it legal for my mother to withhold my social security card?

If your father is around, ask him to get the documents for you. If he is not around, ask another family member or someone your mother will listen...

How can I get custody of a homeless family 1 year old baby they are from out of state

If you believe that the child is not being properly cared for (and is not just poor), then you should contact the Department of Children and...

Counsel is correct, you do have to notify him. While it seems that your child's father is not interested, expect him to want to fight the...

I am so sorry for this happening to you and your siblings. If your father is around, I strongly urge you to ask him to intervene in this...

So, as I understand our question, you have been clean for 6 years, but relapsed twice since the beginning of November 2020. DCF has been contacted...

If you are living with the second mother and the new baby, it is permissible for DCF to look at your current household as part of its assessment...

Since you are both under the age of consent for sexual activity, it's o.k. to hang out. Nothing more, especially given the big 3 year age gap-you...

Sometimes, it is a pain in the neck to go to counseling. Kids often have to change counselors and have to start all over from the beginning. It...