Family Court or Not? Raising Child Abuse Allegations Against a Parent

Date

2020

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Publisher

Wisconsin Lawyer

Abstract

In cases involving child abuse allegations against a parent, lawyers must decide whether to bring an action in children’s court or family court. There are procedural and substantive advantages and disadvantages to filing for a child abuse injunction first versus raising the allegations as part of an active family law matter.

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Keywords

child abuse, court, family law, family violence

Citation

Kornblum, L. S., & Pollack, D. (2020). Family Court Or Not? Raising Child Abuse Allegations Against A Parent. Wisconsin Lawyer.

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