Legal Question in Family Law in Kentucky
How is child abuse defined?
i was wanting to no how child abuse is defined and how it is punishable by law. first offence, and so on.And I would like to no what is considered reasonable on terminating a mothers rights, if the mother has had numerous cases of admitted abuse.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: How is child abuse defined?
In Kentucky, child abuse is punishable as first, second, and third degree criminal abuse, depending on the seriousness of the abuse and the intent of the defendant. Punishment can range from a Class C felony (5-10 years in prison) to a Class A misdemeanor (up to 1 year in jail).
A parent's rights will be involuntarily terminated only under the most extreme circumstances, and usually only when the child has been fully integrated into the home of a foster parent. Contact your local county attorney's office for more information.
Good luck.
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