Legal Resources
Articles and blog posts from experienced legal professionals, who work with parents falsely accused of child abuse by their co-parent during a custody case.
The Meryhew Law Group
A Seattle Washington based law firm dedicated to working with parents who have been falsely accused of child abuse during a custody case.
Divorce.com
False Allegations During Custody Battle: Rights and Consequences
A comprehensive article about what really happens when one parent falsely accuses a co-parent of child abuse. “False accusations are lies one parent makes up about the other to try to skew the outcome of a custody case.”
Investigating Medical Child Abuse (MCA) by Michael C. Weber
MCA involves a child receiving unnecessary and harmful or potentially harmful medical or mental health care due to a caregiver's overt actions including exaggeration of symptoms, lying about the history or simulating physical findings (fabrication), or intentionally inducing illness in their child.
FalseAllegation.org
A national non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the rights of those falsely accused of child abuse.
McKinley Irvin Family Law: Responding to False Allegations in Child Custody Cases
A Washington based law firm providing recommendations for responding to false allegations by a co-parent in a child custody case.
Factuk.org
The Suffering of the Falsely Accused
This United Kingdom based organization is dedicated to supporting victims of unfounded allegations of abuse. "The trauma of being falsely accused can be worse than a bereavement."
Psychiatrictimes.com
The Weaponization of False Allegations of Abuse
A succinct article and clear example of how one parent can weaponize allegations of abuse during a custody case and how their actions can damage a child’s mental health.
Wkochlaw.com
Supporting parents wrongly accused of child abuse
California based attorney William A Koch offers comprehensive support for parents falsely accused of child abuse by a co-parent, during a divorce/custody case. "The repercussions of being falsely accused can be devastating, affecting not only the parent’s emotional well-being but also their relationship with their child, their employment, and their reputation within their community."
Verywellmind.com
Help for Parents Wrongly Accused of Child Abuse
This article explains what to do when you are falsely accused of child abuse by a co-parent during a custody case, how to clear your name, and when to get a lawyer to protect your parental rights.
Kufferlaw.com
How to Deal with False Accusations from a Desperate Co-parent
New Mexico based attorney, Dorene A Kuffer provides information for the falsely accused co-parent, to protect their family and to provide them with support during a challenging separation or divorce. "When a person resorts to false accusations in a family law case, it is almost always a sign of desperation on their part."
Smedleylawgroup.com
How to Handle False Accusations in Custody Battles
The Smedley Law Group, a New Jersey based law firm explains the emotional impact of false accusations made by a co-parent during a custody case, the different types of false accusations, the reasons behind a co-parent's false accusations, and what to do if a co-parent falsely accuses you.
Modernfamilylaw.com
The Dangers of False Accusations in Custody Cases
Modern Family Law is a multi-state law firm that explains how making false allegations to gain an advantage in a custody battle can have serious long-term consequences for all parties involved.
Goldbergjones-wa.com
Washington State Guardian Ad Litem: What to Know
Goldberg Jones, a Seattle based law firm, explains the role of a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) in a custody case: "In custody cases, the court often appoints a guardian ad litem to protect the best interests of the child or children."
Sharedparenting.org Ensuring Shared Parenting When Parents Are Separated or Divorced
The National Parents Organization strives to "improve the lives of children & strengthen society by protecting every child's right to the love & care of both parents after separation or divorce."
Dianemorinfamilylaw.com Refuting False Allegations In Divorce and Custody Cases
Diane Morin Family Law Firm, a California based law firm, provides information and strategies for addressing false accusations of child abuse in custody cases: "Overall, false allegations in a divorce or child custody case can devastate the falsely accused in multiple aspects of their life and the accused’s relationship with their children can be severely damaged, affecting their bond and the children’s emotional well-being."
Greggcohenlaw.com
How Can I Defend Myself Against False Accusations of Child Abuse?
Gregg Cohen of the California based law firm Gregg Cohen Criminal Law provides recommendations and support for parents who are falsely accused of child abuse by a co-parent during a custody case. "Unfortunately, baseless accusations of abuse can be common, specifically during child custody disputes."
Hemmatlaw.com
Hemmat Law Group a Seattle area based law firm, has resources and information to support falsely accused parents in child custody cases. They provide reliable legal advocacy to protect your parental rights.
HodgsonLawOffices.com
The Hodgson Law Offices out of Spokane, WA, specializes in parental alienation in child custody cases. "Parental alienation occurs when a child becomes estranged from one parent because of the systematic psychological manipulation of the other parent. Parental alienation can range from subtle behaviors like negative remarks about the other parent to more overt and extreme tactics, which may include lying to the child to instill fear or distrust."
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