BBM. I think DCF is concerned that the doc dump, impending arrest may cause MS to do something drastic. And it would be traumatic for the girls to see their father arrested for their mother's murder. Prior to the doc dump, DCF had less to worry about re: stability and best interests of the girls. MOO.
yes, you are right
Case regarding custody of Sievers’ children continued to Monday | WINK NEWS
http://www.winknews.com/2015/12/04/case-regarding-custody-of-sievers-children-continued-to-monday/
It was the details in those documents, including investigators’ theory regarding Mark Sievers, that led DCF to schedule the Friday afternoon emergency shelter hearing. DCF Attorney Kristin Allain said the department fears the children are in “impending danger” due to concerns regarding Mark Sievers’ reaction if he is arrested.
also in the article:
Lee County Circuit Court Judge Lee A. Schreiber said the details in recently released documents about the case were not enough to determine whether the children are in any danger. She determined there was no probable cause to immediately remove the children, but gave the state Department of Children and Families until 1:30 p.m. Monday to gather more information.
Sievers’ had no comment as he left the courthouse. The family of Dr. Teresa Sievers said they will wait for Schreiber’s decision before deciding whether to comment.
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another article with new to me info:
Mark Sievers to keep children this weekend, follow-up hearing Monday
http://www.naplesnews.com/news/crim...s-children-continued-to-Monday-360604461.html
“The protective investigator said that other than the fact he might be arrested, she really had no concerns for the kids," Hollander said.
Hollander said DCF officials were unable to prove the children were in immediate threat of abuse or neglect, with Schrieber questioning why the children should be removed when they've lived with their father since the homicide.
"They couldn't come up with an answer other than the State Attorney's Office released all those documents Tuesday," Hollander said.
Teresa Sievers' sister, Annie Lisa, said the hearing was regarding recent revelations that detectives believe Mark Sievers was involved in planning his wife's death. Hollander said DCF officials told the judge that they didn't have access to the documents released Tuesday before they became public.
Lisa said the Department of Children and Families took action, not the family of Dr. Sievers.