A child says that I "battered" them. I did not have any physical contact and was surprised at accusation. No witness for me.

I agree with my colleagues. You need to consult with an attorney immediately and do not discuss this with anyone other than potential defense counsel.

You are right, there is recourse for reports made by persons who are using the child abuse hotline inappropriately. However, anyone reporting in...

My ex wife interferes w/visitation, falsely claimed abuse and tries to alienate me from son. Do I have a chance getting custody?

It is very unfortunate if your former wife used a domestic violence injunction to prevent you from your entitlement to time sharing with your son....

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I agree with my colleague, because of the egregious abuses of children in Florida and other states, in an abundance of caution, the legislature and...

Why would my wife's attorney pushed her to file a restraining order without too many chances of being approved?

Attorneys employ various strategies when litigating cases. I am not sure why your wife's attorney would "give her the O.K." to file a DVI against...

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How do I get DCF to take me serious?

Have you already called the Child Abuse Hotline? It was not clear from your question whether or not you had already done that. It is not true that...

My son just told me he was sexaully abused by a man that rented a room from us I need help

You must immediately report your son's abuse. There is a new Child Abuse law in Florida as of October 2012. Legislation, signed by Gov. Rick Scott,...

It may be "legal" to use corporal punishment as a method of discipline in Florida but I always caution my clients to be careful not to leave marks,...

Ex husband visitation this wekend ex filed dvi against his current wife can i keep children away?

You should meet with a lawyer as soon as possible to determine the best legal strategy for you in the midst of this situation. Please call our...

Is it alright for a judge during mediation to give you bad advice to make you sign an agreement?

I concur with my colleagues and I would add that if you somehow felt pressured into signing a Mediated Agreement, something appears to be amiss. I...