False Allegations of Abuse
False allegations of abuse have become an international epidemic in the family court system. Whether a false allegation of abuse is made maliciously, or if the false allegation is made out of genuine concern for the welfare of a child, the result is generally the same for the accused.
In divorce cases, allegations of abuse can come about in a variety of ways. Making an accusation of child abuse has been described as the perfect weapon in the family court. According to forensic consultant and foremost authority in child abuse, Dean Tong, it is the "ultimate weapon." According to Anne P. Mitchell, a defense attorney in San Jose, California,"it's simple, fast, and guaranteed to achieve the desired result." To learn more, read the article A System Out of Control: The Epidemic of False Allegations of Child Abuse.
