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by Grandparent on February 14th, 2005

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In a divorce case, how much physical evidence is required to support a child abuse claim by one spouse against another?

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  • by Anonymous on January 15th, 2006

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    First of all, are you and your spouse the biological parents of the child? this is one of the first considerations the court takes in a child abuse case. the reason is, historically, step-fathers are the greatest abusers of step-children. now to attempt to answer your question. child abuse comes in many forms. physical and mental. has the child suffered physical abuse? were the police called? were reports made? if not, why not? sexual abuse....same questions. mental abuse requires the written evidence and evaluation of a psychologist and testimony in court. i can not say enough for video tape evidence. its dramatic in court. how much evidence is needed to claim child abuse? as you can see, it depends on many factors to prove specifically a particular form of child abuse. the bottom line is proof and evidence. sit down with pencil and paper and begin to build a case. dates, times and events are imperative as evidence in court. just make sure your evidence is truthful, factual and not "padded". remember this, child abuse is a crime in every state. there are strong, strict criminal laws in place , to protect children. if the child is being abused, by either spouse, both spouses can be criminally charged. if you have not notified the police, go and do it now.

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