Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in New York

son vs. father and step mother

47 year old male and 44 year old female, physically and emotionally abused and neglected as children and teenagers. Father was successful attorney and children ate out of garbage cans, lived in home without water and electric,food, etc. The step mother knew of the abuses which took place and ignored the situation and allowed the abuse. Both children were denied their basic civil rights. Is there any recourse that can be taken at this time; father and step mother presently alive in Fla.


Asked on 4/09/06, 7:48 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Carlos Gonzalez Gonzalez Legal Associates PLLC

Re: son vs. father and step mother

Generally there is a statute of limitations on such claims, if the intent is to file a law suit against them. There is also a statute of limitations if the intent is to file criminal charges. Arguably, both statutes of limitations have run out and the chances of recovery, or criminal charges, is not very good. However, there are some potential ways out which a good attorney could make.

Feel free to contact me on this matter. I might potentially be able to take on such a matter on a contingency basis, meaning there would be little to no cost to you for this service.

Carlos Gonzalez, Esq.

phone: 7185419077

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Answered on 4/09/06, 7:59 pm


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