Danbury Child Removal Attorney
Barrie Goldstein's compassion for the client and passion for constitutional law are clearly evident in the ultra-sensitive matter of child removal. Her focus on the best interest of the child is guided by a thorough understanding of the factors determining when and how a child can be removed from his or her guardians.
She represents parents in cases involving:
- Allegations of educational neglect
- Neglect due to overwhelming parental responsibility
- Domestic violence
- Allegations involving sexual or physical abuse
- Acrimonious divorce cases and allegations of an unfit household
Barrie's experience in child removal cases is illustrated by her role as lead counsel in the landmark Nicholson v. Williams decision, which ruled on the constitutionality of removing children from mothers who are victims of domestic violence. The case was litigated in the federal trial and appellate court, and ultimately, in the New York State Court of Appeals.
That case was one of many removal matters Ms. Goldstein handled as director of special litigation at the Legal Aid Society.
Barrie is driven by an overriding commitment to ensuring that parents receive due process in child removal cases. She is tenacious in defending this fundamental constitutional right. In Connecticut, where the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) may remove a child from parents when they are unfit or unable to provide a safe environment, Ms. Goldstein aggressively challenges the DCF when due process is not followed.
Ms. Goldstein works closely with a network of social workers, counselors, child psychologists, and private investigators to evaluate and undermine any false assumptions or wrongful actions of DCF workers and agency experts.
Attorney Goldstein makes sure the DCF is held accountable by reviewing internal communications, files of case workers, and any evidence DCF gathered during the course of its investigation. She identifies any departures from standard procedures, lapses in judgment, or groundless assumptions that may have had the effect of denying her clients due process.
Barrie Goldstein has also become a leading voice concerning effective removal cases. As an example, the Connecticut Law Tribune recently published an article she wrote on key aspects of child removal in the state of Connecticut.
To learn more, call locally at 860-946-4855 or toll free at 866-604-3865, or contact us online.
