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Are there any Legal Limits to what a DCF Social Worker can ask to see when they come out during the home visit or ask about?

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On September 5, 2019

The answer is essentially, yes and no. There are not any legal constraints for DCF in terms of saying what they can see; so if they are asking to see where the children sleep or if there is food in the kitchen; or even asking to see the parents rooms, basement or the attic or […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On September 2, 2019

At a 51A allegation that is supported does not show up on your Cori. If there is a related criminal charge, the criminal charge will but the DCF finding does not show up on your Cori.

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On August 29, 2019

It depends on whether it is considered an emergency response or a non-emergency. In a non-emergency response, typically they will assess the child’s safety within 3 business days and can take up to 15 business days to complete the response and report. There are a variety of times that there are extensions for emergency responses […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On August 26, 2019

If DCF determines that the report does not meet DCF’s level of suspected abuse or neglect, then it would be screened out. The family is supposed to get written notification and if there is a mandated reporter, such as a teacher, nurse, clinician they would receive a report as well. If the screener determines that […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On August 22, 2019

DCF Determines how to screen the report and whether they will screen in or screen out the allegations. They get the information from the reporter, any history regarding the children or family may have with DCF or other agencies. Conducting criminal records checks and sex offender registry checks. They should check with local law enforcements […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On August 19, 2019

The DCF screener will ask you some information such as: your name, your relationship to the child or children, address and phone number and the relationship can be that you are a school teacher or a neighbor. They ask the names and age of the child or children with whom you have a concern with; […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On August 15, 2019

If you are filing, you have the opportunity to file an appeal to the Superior Court within thirty (30) days from the date that you received the Notice of DCF’s final decision. Again, this would be after you have already had a fair hearing at a DCF office with an administrative fair hearing officer. The […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On August 12, 2019

The idea behind legal proceedings is that your giving the otherside notice. Summons by Publication many times occur in a domestic relations matters, divorce, custody, guardianship matters and things of that nature. Generally, it is where a spouse cannot be found. The idea is that if you can’t find the other spouse you are supposed […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On August 8, 2019

There are a couple of steps. The first step is that you would file the Complaint for Divorce through the Probate and Family Court in Massachusetts in your County. There are a variety of documentation that you need to do. The court will give you a Divorce Summons it does cost $5.00 for the Summons. […]

Posted by Alexander Nesson
On August 5, 2019

You should be able to argue to the judge that reason that you are asking for supervision including any specific concerns for either the safety of the parties or child(ren). The type of supervision that you are seeking whether that is at a supervised visitation center, hiring somebody to be out in the community, the […]

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Are there any Legal Limits to what a DCF Social Worker can ask to see when they come out during the home visit or ask about?

Does a 51A or 51B with DCF in Massachusetts Show up on a Cori or Cori Check?

How long does DCF Investigation Response Timeline take?

After DCF Determines Whether to Screen in or Screen Out a Case What Happens?

What DCF Does when they do the Immediate Screen of Child Abuse or Neglect of a Child?

If I file a DCF Report Alleging Neglect or Abuse, what are Some Questions in the Process?

How to Appeal Supported a 51A if the Fair Hearing Officer does not Overturn it?

What is Summons by Publication?

How to Serve Divorce Papers in Massachusetts to your Spouse

In Massachusetts, What if you are Seeking the Other Parent to have Supervised Visits?