Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

My adoptive dad sexually molested me starting at the age of 13, ive moved out at 18. I had told my adoptive mom this when I was wanting to come back home but she said that I has no proof & she didn't believe me. I know I shouldve spoken up but I was scared...is there anything I can do, its been 8 months since I last talked to them. what can I do to find justice, if anything?


Asked on 3/27/12, 2:54 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Cynthia Henley Cynthia Henley, Lawyer

You can go to the police. Charges of aggravated sexual assault of a child can be filed and will be investigated. It is not up to the adoptive mom - and she can be in criminal trouble, too, for not reporting it and / or not protecting you.

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Answered on 3/27/12, 1:54 pm


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