Legal Question in Family Law in Indiana

can the parent of a child say no to corpral punishment, ie... harsh spanking and smacking, by the opposing step-parent?


Asked on 7/26/11, 3:38 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jay Rigdon Rockhill Pinnick LLP

If the custodial parent, yes. If the noncustodial parent, would have to get the court to say this.

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Answered on 7/27/11, 5:50 am

Yes, and generally there is no prohibition against corporal punishment so you would have some burden of proof issues unless there are scars etc.

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Answered on 7/27/11, 4:07 pm


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