Is Child Abuse A Ground For Divorce? And How To Obtain One?

If a spouse finds evidence of child abuse or mistreatment, they may choose to file for divorce to protect the children from further harm. Often, individuals whose spouses abuse their children refuse to tolerate the abuse any longer for their children's well-being. When an individual files for divorce on the grounds of child abuse, they will almost definitely receive custody of the children.

In general, there are four types of child abuse that are widely held as forms of abuse. These are:

●      Physical abuse - physically harming the child with physical force, such as hitting, kicking, slapping, choking, or inflicting other sorts of bodily harm.

●      Neglect - failing to sufficiently provide clothing, shelter, nourishment, education, medical care, and other life-essential needs of a child.

   

●      Sexual abuse - using a child for sexual stimulation may include sexual intercourse, inappropriate touching, showing child pornography, or other lewd acts with a child.

   

●      Emotional abuse - in most cases, verbal assault such as name-calling and ridicule, though this may include subjecting a child to other emotionally disturbing experiences.

Each of these forms of abuse can leave a child both physically and emotionally hurt, which is why parents need to put an end to abuse when they discover that their spouses are inflicting this harm on their children. Anyone aware of abuse must do everything they can to remove a child from the dangerous situation he or she faces.

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You can trust Jos Family Law to assist you in navigating your family dispute. Contact the law office of Jos Family Law, one of the best divorce lawyers in Orange, CA at (714) 733-7066, to receive the guidance you require to execute bright, wise judgments about your life and the lives of your kids.