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How To Effectively Defend Against False Allegations in A Custody Dispute
Divorce and child custody battles are incredibly contentious. This environment is a breeding ground for bad behavior and can too often involve one parent making false allegations of serious abuse against the other. Allegations can range, but they usually involve one or some combination of the following: alcohol or other substance abuse; physical, verbal and emotional abuse or worse, sexual abuse. When false allegations are credibly refuted, the outcome can backfire and become a fait accompli for the custody rights of the accusatory spouse.
