Avoid This Critical DCF Mistake: Protecting Your Parental Rights in Massachusetts (Updated 2024)

Welcome to my channel. I'm Kevin Seaver, a Massachusetts attorney with over 30 years of experience specializing in defending families against the Department of Children and Families (DCF). In this critical video, I discuss how to avoid the termination of parental rights (TPR) and protect your family.

Understanding Termination of Parental Rights (TPR):
TPR is akin to a felony without parole in family law. It means you may never see your children again. From the moment you receive a care and protection case, you must understand that your parental rights are at risk.

Critical Timelines in DCF Cases:
Within one year, DCF must determine what to do with your child.
At 6 months, if your child is in foster care, a review can change the goal from reunification to adoption.
Immediate action is crucial to prevent losing your rights.

Steps to Protect Your Parental Rights:
Get your children out of foster care and placed with family members.
Obtain and follow your action plan from DCF.
Visit your children regularly and push for your rights.
Engage legal representation immediately.

Common Mistakes to Avoid:
The biggest mistake is procrastination. Many families wait too long to take action, leaving insufficient time for effective legal defense. Remember, these are your children, not DCF's.

Impact on Extended Family:
TPR affects not just parents but also grandparents, aunts, uncles, and siblings. The entire family may lose access to the child forever.

If you're a parent or family member involved in a DCF case, take immediate action. Don't let procrastination jeopardize your family's future.
Call me, call attorney Seaver before the goal of reunification is changed to adoption. Call me at 617-263-2633. I wish you sincerely good luck and thank you for watching.

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