Where Does Disciplining Your Child Cross the Line to Neglect or Abuse?
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Drawing the line between a parent’s right to discipline their child and child abuse or neglect will depend on the specifics of the law....
Nicole Christie
- Mar 23, 2021
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What Is a DCF Neglect Petition and How Can I Fight One?
The idea of losing your child may be the worst thing imaginable. However, that is exactly what can happen if the Connecticut Department...
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Nicole Christie
- Mar 17, 2021
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What Is the DCF Central Registry and Can I Appeal My Placement?
Most states, including the state of Connecticut, have a statewide registry where listings of child neglect, abuse, and maltreatment...
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Nicole Christie
- Mar 9, 2021
- 3 min
What Does “Family with Service Needs” Mean?
Navigating family law matters, particularly those involving children and the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) can be...
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Nicole Christie
- Feb 3, 2021
- 3 min
What is the Safe Haven Act for Newborns?
According to the law, parents have a legal obligation to protect and care for their children. Failure to do this can result in the...
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Nicole Christie
- Jan 25, 2021
- 3 min
Leaving Children Home Alone in Connecticut
Spend enough time online, and you are likely to see a few spirited discussions surrounding the most appropriate age to leave children...
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Nicole Christie
- Jan 12, 2021
- 3 min
What Is A Connecticut DCF Safety Plan?
One of the biggest decisions a parent must make if the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) shows up at their door is...
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Nicole Christie
- Jan 7, 2021
- 2 min
The Clarity of 2020
In December 2019, I was excited about the year 2020. It was so cool, as 20/20 is a designation for perfect vision. I knew it was going...
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Nicole Christie
- Jun 22, 2020
- 3 min
Racist Kids
I know that I caught your attention. The mere notion of the term “racist kids” is tough for us to imagine. Yet consider this: racism...
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Nicole Christie
- Apr 20, 2020
- 6 min
5 Tips on Dealing with COVID-19 and Co-Parenting
On September 11, 2001, I stood and watched on TV as the second plane flew into one of the Twin Towers. We were sent home from work. I...
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Nicole Christie
- Mar 25, 2020
- 5 min
Grandparents Raising Children
When the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) gets involved in a family situation, the agency’s wheels begin turning...
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Nicole Christie
- Feb 19, 2020
- 3 min
What to Do If DCF Calls You: DCF Investigation Results
In earlier posts, we discussed outline of a DCF investigation (see https://www.thechristielawfirm.com/what-to-do-if-dcf-calls-you) the...
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Nicole Christie
- Jan 28, 2020
- 6 min
What to Do If DCF Calls You: Top 10 things to do or not do when you are being investigated by DCF
Introduction Now that we have discussed the outline of DCF investigation (see https://www.thechristielawfirm.com/post/what-to-do-if-dcf-c...
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Nicole Christie
- Jan 15, 2020
- 6 min
What to Do If DCF Calls You – Parents’ Right to Know
Introduction In our previous post (see: https://www.thechristielawfirm.com/post/what-to-do-if-dcf-calls-you) we discussed the general...
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Nicole Christie
- Jan 9, 2020
- 5 min
What to Do If DCF Calls You – Important Information about DCF Investigations
One of the scariest calls you can get is from a DCF worker. DCF stands for the Department of Children and Families. In Connecticut, they...
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Nicole Christie
- Nov 22, 2019
- 9 min
Daddies and the Family Court
Whether you are like Kevin, the father in my first blog post, or a dad who just wants more time with your child, you may need a Family...
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Nicole Christie
- Nov 14, 2019
- 4 min
A Daddy of My Own – My Own Story
As I said in the previous post, this blog will be different, as I do not want to spend time talking about achievements. However, I do...
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Nicole Christie
- Nov 5, 2019
- 6 min
A Daddy of My Own
I have been told that lawyers spend a great deal of time focused on themselves and their accomplishments. It may be because that bar was...
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