Connecticut DCF Physical Neglect Investigations are the most common of all DCF cases. By DCF standards, this coours when a child is being denied proper care and attention. Physical Neglect is also permitting a child to live under conditions or circumstances that are injurious to his or her well-being. Here are some examples: Abandonment Failure…
A Modification of Custody in Connecticut is one of the most common motions filed in Bridgeport and Stamford Courts. So just because your child custody arrangement or parenting plan in Connecticut was labeled “final” or “permanent” does not mean that it cannot be changed. Here is a overview of a Modification of Custody in…
There are eight grounds to terminate parental rights in Connecticut Probate Court. In my experience, the most common is abandonment. By definition, abandonment occurs when a parent has failed to maintain a reasonable degree of interest, concern or responsibility as to the welfare of their child. They key word is “maintain” since the parent must…
Appealing Connecticut DCF Central Registry is critical if you plan on working in any capacity with children. This include obvious occupations like teachers, pediatricians, school counselors but also employment as a school bus driver or even a coach. At the conclusion of the Investigation, DCF will “snail mail” the “Notice of Investigation Results.” Therefore, an accused…
DCF cases in Bridgeport Juvenile Court may be limited to the filing of a Neglect Petition. But when there are immediate safety concerns DCF will also apply for an Order of Temporary Custody. Orders of Temporary Custody A Juvenile Court judge will issue an Order of Temporary Custody (OTC) when a child needs immediate protection….
Connecticut DCF Investigations of Neglect can be unsettling. Usually an Investigation starts when mandated reporters such as teachers, guidance counselors, school social workers and therapists call the DCF Hotline. All they need is “reasonable suspicion” to contact DCF. There are five categories of Neglect: 1. Physical Neglect – is the failure to provide and…
If you are reading this, you probably were involved in a Fairfield, CT car accident. There are a lot of blogs about what to do at the scene. This post is about what to do once you are safe at home. 1. Call your insurance company. In fact, you are obligated to do so. Give…
I get a few calls per month about modifying Connecticut alimony when unemployed. The leading reason for modifying alimony post-divorce in Connecticut is a decrease in income – either less earnings or outright unemployment. These motions are filed regularly in the Bridgeport and Stamford Court. There are two aspects to a Modification of Alimony. Like…
When DCF believes that allegations of abuse or neglect require court involvement they will file a Neglect Petition. In the Stamford Juvenile Court DCF cases usually occur on Thursdays. Here is an overview: Orders of Temporary Custody In the most urgent of cases, DCF will remove a child under a 96-hour hold and then apply…
When a child is arrested for allegedly committing a crime in Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Norwalk, Shelton, Stratford, Trumbull, Weston or Westport. they will be summoned to appear in Bridgeport Juvenile Court. Now that the Stamford Juvenile Court has closed, cases from Danbury, Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan and Wilton are also heard in Bridgeport. Bridgeport…