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5 Tips on Dealing with COVID-19 and Co-Parenting
/by Nicole ChristieOn 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 thought, “Are we under attack? Are we at war? Are we safe?” The days and months that ensued changed the fabric of our society. Fear became the […]
Grandparents Raising Children
/by Nicole ChristieMy grandmother was a critical part of my entire life. I could count on her to treat every one of my birthdays like it was Christmas. I remember when she would babysit and she insisted on watching the “the Archie Bunker show” (All in the Family) as she called it. I grew to like the […]
What to Do If DCF Calls You: DCF Investigation Results
/by Nicole ChristieIn earlier posts, we discussed outline of a DCF investigation (see https://www.thechristielawfirm.com/what-to-do-if-dcf-calls-you) the parent’s right to know (see https://www.thechristielawfirm.com/what-to-do-if-dcf-calls-you-parents-right-to-know) and tips on handling a DCF investigation (see https://www.thechristielawfirm.com/top-10-things-to-do-or-not-do-when-you-are-being-investigated-by-dcf.) Eventually, the DCF investigation must come to a conclusion. How it ends is as important as how it is handled. This post will outline some of the […]
What to Do If DCF Calls You: Top 10 things to do or not do when you are being investigated by DCF
/by Nicole ChristieIntroduction Now that we have discussed the outline of DCF investigation (see https://www.thechristielawfirm.com/post/what-to-do-if-dcf-calls-you) and your rights as parents when dealing with DCF (see https://www.thechristielawfirm.com/post/what-to-do-if-dcf-calls-you), we want to review some tips on what to do or not do when you are being investigated by DCF. This in no means guarantees the outcome you desire or is […]
What to Do If DCF Calls You – Parents’ Right to Know
/by Nicole ChristieIntroduction In our previous post (see: https://www.thechristielawfirm.com/post/what-to-do-if-dcf-calls-you) we discussed the general outline of a DCF investigation. It is good to understand what to expect when DCF begins an investigation regarding you and your family. In Part 2, we will review the parents’ rights to know. This post is to give you a general outline of […]
What to Do If DCF Calls You – Important Information about DCF Investigations
/by Nicole ChristieOne of the scariest calls you can get is from a DCF worker. DCF stands for the Department of Children and Families. In Connecticut, they have the task of protecting the welfare of children located in the State of Connecticut. According to DCF, “the mission of the Department of Children and Families is to protect […]
Daddies and the Family Court
/by Nicole ChristieWhether 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 Court to help you with that goal. Fathers have just as much right to have time with their children as mothers do. However, I have seen many […]
A Daddy of My Own – My Own Story
/by Nicole ChristieAs 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 think it is important to tell my own story. I have NEVER told this story before. It is a bit scary, but I am going to do this anyway. […]
A Daddy of My Own
/by Nicole ChristieI have been told that lawyers spend a great deal of time focused on themselves and their accomplishments. It may be because that bar was so hard, we want to highlight the fact we passed every chance we get! However, this blog will be a bit different. Yes, I will share information about myself, but […]