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 maintain […]
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 Fairfield County they will be summoned to appear in Bridgeport Juvenile Court.. Bridgeport Juvenile Court The most common offenses that are handled in the Bridgeport Juvenile Court include: Larceny first, second the third degrees Motor vehicle theft – Larceny of a motor vehicle Assault […]
A child arrest for allegedly commtting a crime in Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Stamford or Wilton, Connecticut? If so, they are summoned to the Stamford Juvenile Court. Here is a brief summary of the process: First court appearance – also known as initial plea date or arraignment This is the date referenced on the Summons […]