by tbkane | Oct 16, 2017 | Family Law
By Attorney Sarah W. Lemay Do you HAVE to talk to DCF? In my last post, I talked generally about your rights as a parent if DCF comes to your door. In this week’s post I want to talk more specifically about your right NOT to talk to DCF in such a situation. As I...
by tbkane | Oct 5, 2017 | Family Law
I think it’s safe to say that we can all agree that when DCF (The Department of Children and Families) comes to your door, it’s intimidating. Whether you know they’re coming, it’s an unannounced visit, or you genuinely have no clue as to why they are there, DCF...
by tbkane | Apr 11, 2016 | Estate Planning
Appointing a Guardian for your Minor Child If you have a child, you should do some basic (at least) estate planning. In addition to distributing your assets, a Will can also designate a guardian for any child under the age of 18. If you pass away, and the other...
by tbkane | Sep 21, 2015 | Family Law
20 years ago, I represented my first client in Juvenile Court. She was an alcoholic who was not meeting the needs of her child. After a year of helping her in the legal system, helping her attempt sobriety, and helping her find programs to support her, she was no...
