Michigan Child Abuse Laws

When accusations of Child Abuse occur, every parent feels fear and concern. The stigma of false allegations has ruined or seriously damaged many lives. This page provides an overview, and will point you in the right direction if you have more questions or need more in depth help in a possible defense of child abuse allegations. You need to realize that allegations of child abuse are not necessarily criminal. In a family law proceeding, either the state (or someone else) has a concern that child abuse might be occurring in your home. There is no jail time associated with the accusation of child abuse in this respect. However, while criminal charges are not always issued against you when the allegations are first made, the state or local government may decide to charge you at a later date.

How did I get here? I didn't Abuse my Child!

The initial allegation of abuse or suspicion could arise out of trademark injuries that are associated with general cases of child abuse such as Shaken Baby Syndrome, or it may be in how someone interprets your interaction with your child. The allegation in your case may be quite broad, or it can be very selective such as an accusation of Munchausen Syndrome. Regardless of how you were accused, this is a serious matter, and for this you need a highly professional Child Abuse Defense Attorney

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