Sebring, FL asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Florida

Q: What if there was an open dcf investigation but as far as the person is aware no court hearings or anything? What then?

I have been fully committed to the investigation that was open against me as far as I know there were not court hearings, no custody hearings nothing. I've searched online court records I've contacted DCF for the paperwork they have and still no paperwork except for the investigation report. What do I do then?

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Michael Ferrin
Michael Ferrin
Answered
  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Orlando, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Stay in contact with the case worker or investigator that was working on your case. If DCF does anything through the court it is done in a Dependency Action and you would not be able to find the information on the clerks website as these cases are confidential. If you wanted to get information on a Dependency Action you would need to go to the Dependency clerk and as them for information.

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