Legal Question in Family Law in Utah

child abuse

What happens when an adult falsely accuses someone of child abuse? Can they be charged with any crimes? Is there any recorse available to the harmed party?


Asked on 11/28/07, 12:47 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

Re: child abuse

The wrongfully accused person must prove that the acted acted with malice. If malice is proven then damages can be awarded. Damages can be actual - lost work, attorney fees etc. and/or punitive if the conduct of the accuser was outrageous.

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Answered on 11/28/07, 12:16 pm


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