The Court Process

Adapted from AOK’s Guidebook, “It Takes a Village“ Many people are surprised to learn about the intricate link between the child welfare and Juvenile Court systems in Massachusetts. While DCF often removes children from their custodial parents on an emergency basis without court involvement, before a parent can be deprived of custody of their child…

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The Legal System in MA: Who’s Who?

Adapted from AOK’s Guidebook, “It Takes a Village“ Many people are surprised to learn about the intricate link between the child welfare and Juvenile Court systems in Massachusetts. So Many Attorneys There is typically no shortage of attorneys involved in a DCF case: parents’ attorneys, children’s attorneys, and DCF attorneys. You will notice that there…

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