Sample DCF Case

Framingham- represented prior foster care parents in their guardianship that parents, grandparents, DCF, child’s counsel and GAL opposed. Several week long trial with expert witness and Judge determined that Child should be removed from grandparents and be guardianship granted to clients. Representing them in adoption. Taunton, DCF sought temporary custody at 7 hour hearing, representing Mother who won a directed verdict. In Braintree, Children’s hospital filed emergency 51A and were discussing removal of child, got client’s background and primary care doctor letter which had DCF unsupported allegation and children’s hospital agree to look at protocols.