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Things do not always go according to plan, legal matters included. Just because your case reaches an unsettling verdict does not mean it has to be the end of the line.

Physically disciplining (e.g. spanking) is legal for parents in Connecticut as long as the force is reasonable.

Certain criminal charges lead to investigations and involvement with DCF. It is important to handle them together because one may affect the other.

Three years after my client's kids went into DCF custody and after much litigation, they were reunited and went home with him. DCF decided to terminate his rights a long time ago but we stopped them at every turn.

The Connecticut state legislature will likely consider bills legalizing sports betting and the recreational use of marijuana. Both may pass this session and be signed into law by Gov. Lamont.

In order to commit, transfer guardianship or terminate parental rights, a court process is required. A parent or guardian cannot simply "sign them over."

Grandparents and relatives can be a resource to children who are in DCF custody. They can seek to be foster parents or move to intervene in the case.

Attorney DeMatteo wins a termination of parental rights (TPR) trial for a client.

My client and I won an appeal of DCF's decision to substantiate and place him on the central registry for abuse.

The Connecticut State Police have posted their sobriety checkpoints and roving patrols for Memorial Day Weekend.