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Frequently Asked Questions in Massachusetts for DCF Cases

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On May 9, 2019
In In a DCF or a Care and Protection Case, How Does my Attorney or myself get a copy of the DCF File and Service Plan and why are there so many Restrictions?  Your attorney or yourself; if you are representing yourself, is entitled to a copy of your entire social service file related to […]
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What is the difference between Juvenile Delinquency and Youthful Offender Proceedings.

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On May 6, 2019
In Massachusetts Juvenile Court it has what is called an “Original Jurisdiction” over a “Delinquent Child” over “Youthful Offender.” It is a bit more complicated, but the idea behind youthful offenders are more similar to felonies such as if someone was an adult, where they would be punishable by going to prison and a state […]
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What can I do if I am not getting paid the Child Support that the Court Orders?

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On May 2, 2019
There are couple of different avenues that you can do.  One is called an Income Assignment, where the Department of Revenue will enforce the Child Support Guidelines.  It is a process of obtaining the payment of the support directly from the income of the non-custodial parent rather than that parent writing a check or a […]
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Assumptions about “Do it yourself Divorces.”

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On April 26, 2019
Although, do it yourself divorce or DIY might be appropriate for some people. It is not the right solution for others. It does allow people to handle it on their own and sometimes people think that if you do not have an attorney involved in the case that it is an easier process. One, that […]
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What is Protective Custody in Massachusetts?

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On April 19, 2019
Protective Custody is different than a crime.  Protective Custody is not getting charged with a crime and you just can’t arrest somebody because they are intoxicated.  At times if there is not a crime, the police officer determines that action is necessary to assist an incapacitated person; or a person that is in danger of […]
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Frequently Asked DCF Questions in Massachusetts

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On April 15, 2019
What is a Service Plan or Action Plan? In Massachusetts DCF is required to provide services to help what they determined to be troubled families who are identified in support of 51A’s.  This is true whether the children remain in the home or are placed in foster homes. They can be such services as daycares […]
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Frequently Asked DCF Questions in Massachusetts

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On April 11, 2019
Does DCF always go to Court if a 51A report or 51B is Supported?             Absolutely not.  DCF may go to Court, but much more often they do not, and they complete an Assessment; which the Assessment is a longer process but determines whether or not they think that the family needs services and who can […]
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Frequently Asked DCF Questions in Massachusetts

  • Posted by Alexander Nesson
  • On April 8, 2019
Should I sign Releases that DCF is asking me to sign?                         It depends.  Sometimes it makes sense to sign all Release with no restrictions. Sometimes it makes sense to sign no Releases. Sometimes it makes sense to do a “Limited Release” where you will agree to allow DCF to speak to certain people, but only […]
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