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What is a Connecticut Department of Children & Families “Family Assessment Response”?
/by The Christie Law FirmWhen the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) receives a report of child abuse or neglect, they must take action. The agency has two options – open a full investigation into the matter or use its Family Assessment Response (FAR) System to help the family access various resources. Here’s what you need to know […]
Should I Call a Lawyer Before Speaking With DCF?
/by The Christie Law FirmWhen the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) receives a report of abuse or neglect, it will respond immediately. In most cases, the agency will launch an investigation, which can last up to 45 days and lead to DCF becoming a constant presence in your life. Unfortunately, too many parents react to DCF involvement […]
How Can an Attorney Help Before and During My Substantiation Hearing?
/by The Christie Law FirmIf the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) has made a finding of substantiation against you, you have the right to appeal the finding through a substantiation hearing. To help you exercise this right and protect your best interests throughout the process, working with a skilled DCF family law attorney is strongly recommended. At […]
Special Education Issues with DCF Cases
/by The Christie Law Firm, LLCSuspicions of child abuse or neglect are taken seriously in Connecticut. Like most states, Connecticut has a mandated reporter statute, which requires certain professionals to notify the state’s Department of Children and Families (DCF) of suspected abuse or neglect cases. This often triggers an investigation by the agency. But there can be massive complications when […]
Home Schooling Educational Neglect
/by The Christie Law FirmChild neglect can take many forms. The failure to provide for a child’s basic survival needs, such as food, shelter, clothing, medical care, and hygiene, constitutes physical neglect. This type of neglect may also involve a disregard for a child’s safety, such as not providing adequate supervision. Educational neglect involves a parent’s failure to enroll […]
DCF Investigations of a School
/by The Christie Law FirmThe term “abuse” in a school setting has been traditionally associated with sexual misconduct. But abuse can take several different forms. Child abuse can be categorized as sexual abuse, physical abuse, and child neglect. When these happen at a school, the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) may become involved. DCF investigations of a […]
What Are the Advantages of Collaborative Divorce?
/by The Christie Law FirmSeparating from a partner with whom you’ve committed to spending the rest of your life is never easy. At The Christie Law Firm, we provide representation to individuals going through the divorce process. While divorce has the potential to be highly contentious and even litigious, it can also be collaborative. If you are curious about […]
Grandparents as Guardians
/by The Christie Law FirmWhen the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) gets involved in a family situation, the agency’s wheels begin turning quickly. When DCF believes that the child is in danger by staying in the home, they will remove them. Where that child goes next depends on a lot of factors. The court will often appoint […]
Mandated Reporter Laws in Connecticut
/by The Christie Law FirmSuspicions, accusations, and evidence of child abuse and neglect are taken very seriously in Connecticut. In order to help the state identify and investigate potential incidents of child abuse or neglect, the state maintains a mandated reporter statute. The following explains the mandated reporter statute, answers questions about who is a mandated reporter in our […]
What is Subsidized Guardianship?
/by The Christie Law FirmWhen a parent is unable to care for their children, guardianship may be necessary to deliver that care and guidance. Guardianship refers to another party being granted the legal authority to make decisions on behalf of someone else, such as a child. The court appoints the “guardian” as the decision-maker for the “protected person,” who […]