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Leaving Children Home Alone in Connecticut

Leaving Children Home Alone in Connecticut

January 25, 2021/by Nicole Christie

Spend enough time online, and you are likely to see a few spirited discussions surrounding the most appropriate age to leave children home alone. It would be simpler if there were a law in place to settle the matter. Unfortunately, there are not any such statutes in Connecticut. But a parent that makes the wrong […]

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What Is A Connecticut DCF Safety Plan?

What Is A Connecticut DCF Safety Plan?

January 12, 2021/by Nicole Christie

One of the biggest decisions a parent must make if the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) shows up at their door is whether or not to cooperate. While agency investigators have no right to come into your home without a warrant, there could be serious consequences for not cooperating with an investigation. But […]

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The Clarity of 2020

The Clarity of 2020

January 7, 2021/by Nicole Christie

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 to a unique year and I wanted to be sure to make it a great one. I even made a joke that I will see clearly in 2020!  […]

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Our Why

Our Why

July 6, 2020/by Nicole Christie

It took years to get here, but I am glad I am finally here. Finding myself, my worth, and why I do what I do was always not clear. I suspect the same for many people. However, arriving at why we do what we do is important, no matter how long it takes, is worth […]

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Racist Kids

Racist Kids

June 22, 2020/by Nicole Christie

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 exists, but it does not perpetuate itself. We help to keep it alive by teaching racism to children by our thoughts, words, and deeds. We are not born racist, but […]

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5 Tips on Dealing with COVID-19 and Co-Parenting

5 Tips on Dealing with COVID-19 and Co-Parenting

April 20, 2020/by The Christie Law Firm

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 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 […]

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Grandparents Raising Children

Grandparents Raising Children

March 25, 2020/by The Christie Law Firm

When 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 […]

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What to Do If DCF Calls You: DCF Investigation Results

February 19, 2020/by The Christie Law Firm

In 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 […]

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What to Do If DCF Calls You: Top 10 things to do or not do when you are being investigated by DCF

January 28, 2020/by The Christie Law Firm

Introduction 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, 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 intended to […]

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What to Do If DCF Calls You - Parents' Right to Know

What to Do If DCF Calls You – Parents’ Right to Know

January 15, 2020/by Nicole Christie

Introduction 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 […]

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