Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Mental Abuse

In a court of law, is the following considered mental abuse? Dad to 4 year old: let's go skating. child: I don't want to. Dad: I buy you candy, cookies or anything you like. Repeat's this for 2 days until child agrees to go with him. They come home. Mom asked how it was. Child: I hated it. Mom: Maybe next time you'll like it. Child: I won't go again with Dad. Dad took pics, shows them to child and says: Look, didn't we have fun skating? He repeat's this for a couple of days any chance he get's, until child agrees in total resignation and frustration.


Asked on 3/03/08, 2:57 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: Mental Abuse

If it is, what is your goal? I don't understand your question.

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Answered on 3/03/08, 7:44 pm


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