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Types of Guardianships

Types of Guardianships

February 8, 2022/by The Christie Law Firm

When an adult is unable to care for themselves or a child’s parents are unable to care for the child, guardianship may be necessary to provide that guidance. But there are several different types of guardianship that might be used. Here is what you need know, and some particular information about guardianships as they apply […]

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What is the Difference Between Reunification and Reinstatement of Parental Rights?

What is the Difference Between Reunification and Reinstatement of Parental Rights?

January 22, 2022/by The Christie Law Firm

The Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) has a responsibility to investigate all allegations that it receives of abuse and neglect. When the agency believes that it has cause, it will recommend the removal of a child from the home, which can be stressful for all involved. After its investigation, DCF can decide to […]

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What Do I Have to Do to Get My Kids Back?

What Do I Have to Do to Get My Kids Back?

January 11, 2022/by The Christie Law Firm

Having your children removed from your home is a heart-wrenching experience for any parent. It’s tough to believe that the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Connecticut court have decided that your children would be better off with someone else, whether it be with a relative or in the foster care system. Many […]

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What to Look for in a Connecticut DCF Law Firm

December 27, 2021/by The Christie Law Firm

Investigations of parents and legal guardians by the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) for allegations of child abuse or neglect are a serious matter that can have lasting and significant impacts on the lives of you and your children. Too many parents downplay the gravity of their situation or are under the false […]

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DCF's role in reunification

What is DCF’s Role in Reunification?

December 6, 2021/by The Christie Law Firm

When a child has been removed from the home by the courts following an investigation by the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF), that child is generally placed in a temporary custody situation, either in foster care or in the care of a relative. The preferred next step would be to reunify the child […]

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Improving Your Parenting Skills

Improving Your Parenting Skills

November 27, 2021/by The Christie Law Firm

You know that you are a good parent, and you care about what happens to your children. A large part of parenting is managing your children’s behavior through some form of discipline. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions about disciplining children, and the wrong approach or a miscommunication could lead to the involvement of the Connecticut […]

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DCF Interview

How Do I Prepare for My Reinstatement Interview With DCF?

November 8, 2021/by The Christie Law Firm

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) in Connecticut exists to keep children and youth in the community safe, which often involves investigations of abuse and neglect in the home. If your minor child has been removed from your home by DCF through the juvenile court system and a child protection case, guardianship has probably […]

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How to Avoid Ending Up in Court With Connecticut DCF

How to Avoid Ending Up in Court With Connecticut DCF

October 14, 2021/by Nicole Christie

When the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) gets involved in your life, you’re probably in for a long ordeal. This is a state agency that is known for inserting itself into the lives of families, sometimes without reason or justification. Unfortunately, DCF has the power to interview your children, invade your privacy, and […]

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How to Succeed When Dealing With Connecticut DCF

How to Succeed When Dealing With Connecticut DCF

September 15, 2021/by Nicole Christie

Because the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) wields so much power, it would be a mistake to underestimate them. If someone has made an allegation of child abuse or neglect, you’ve probably received a visit from a DCF caseworker or likely will soon. This is just the beginning of your interactions with the […]

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What Can I Do if a Doctor Who Suspects Child Abuse Contacts Connecticut DCF

What Can I Do if a Doctor Who Suspects Child Abuse Contacts Connecticut DCF?

August 13, 2021/by Nicole Christie

Doctors, teachers, school employees, and certain other professionals who work with children are child abuse mandatory reporters in Connecticut. This means that if they suspect that a child is being abused or neglected, they have an ethical and professional obligation to report the suspicions of abuse, as well as any evidence of abuse that they […]

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