Whenever DCF is involved there is always the risk that they might file a Neglect Petition in the Juvenile Court. Ordinarily, a Neglect Petition is filed when the abuse or neglect allegations are serious enough that DCF is attempting to remove the child (or at least threaten the child’s removal) or when DCF is trying […]
For DCF cases in the Stamford Juvenile Court, most hearings 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 to a judge for an Order of Temporary Custody (OTC). For a judge to grant an […]
A DCF Connecticut Order of Temporary Custody (OTC) will be applied for when DCF believes that the child is serious danger and therefore the child should be immediately removed for their parents. DCF Order of Temporary Custody Here are the stages of a DCF Connecticut Order of Temporary Custody case: 1. Ex parte. DCF presents […]
Connecticut DCF Considered Removal Meetings are required in most cases. The purpose is to give parents, parents and other family members the opportunity to be heard when DCF is thinking about removing a child pursuant to a 96 hour-hold or an Order of Temporary Custody from Juvenile Court. Essentially, these meetings recognize the importance of […]
When DCF files a Neglect Petition in Connecticut Juvenile Court they can also request an Order of Temporary Custody (OTC). They will usually do this after they have executed a 96 hour hold because they believe that the child is in serious danger and therefore the child should be immediately removed from their parents or […]
Filing Termination of Parental Rights in Connecticut? There must be legally sufficient grounds for a judge to terminate parental rights in Connecticut. In my opinion, here are the strongest: 1. Abandonment. This occurs when a parent has failed to maintain a reasonable degree of interest, concern or responsibility as to the welfare of their child. […]
Fill out the form below to receive a confidential initial consultation.