Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

Neglect in Massachussetts

Is not having any furniture in your house (beds) but you do have sheets and blankets in the home would that be enough for DCF levy a charge of neglect?


Asked on 1/07/09, 2:48 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gregory Lee Gregory P. Lee, Attorney at Law

Re: Neglect in Massachussetts

Children should have a minimum of comfort sleeping. I suspect that the lack of a sheet-covered mattress on the floor is neglect if this is a full-time home. It is of questionable appropriateness for regular visitation.

DCF's determination of neglect may not be dependent on a single cause or lack.

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Answered on 1/07/09, 4:05 pm


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