Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

false allegations of child abuse

when someone wrongfully accuses you of child abuse can you sue them for defamation of character.


Asked on 7/18/08, 7:22 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
George Zuganelis Zuganelis & Zuganelis, Attorneys at Law, P.C.

Re: false allegations of child abuse

Yes. The problem is finding a lawyer who will take on your case without substantial money up front.

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Answered on 7/19/08, 10:57 am
George Zuganelis Zuganelis & Zuganelis, Attorneys at Law, P.C.

Re: false allegations of child abuse

Yes. The problem is finding a lawyer who will take on your case without substantial money up front.

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Answered on 7/19/08, 10:57 am
John Steele Steele Law Firm

Re: false allegations of child abuse

Probably not. And really, what is the big deal? Are you the CEO of Google? A majority of women (and some men) claim abuse as a tactic. Its so bad that many courts and people assume claims of abuse are fake.

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Answered on 7/19/08, 11:04 am


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