IfI suspect my husband of child molestation, what are my rights regarding supervised visitation by my spouse?
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IfI suspect my husband of child molestation, what are my rights regarding supervised visitation by my spouse?
I think I have almost caught him on certain occasions with my 5 year old, but my 5 year old will not tell me. Now I think it is happening with my 2 year old. I have been staying with him to limit the alone time he has with the kids, but this will not work any longer. We are likely to split up. I am scared for my children but I don’t know what to do. I feel like they will be looking at me 10 years from now blaming me for not doing anything about it. If I cannot prove it, how can I ensure only supervised visitation if we divorce?
Asked on June 27, 2011 under Family Law, Florida
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
If your husband has not already been found to be an abuser, or if there is no current court case regarding his alleged abuse, you need to bring your concerns to the authorities. And you should do so ASAP. You then should strongly consider filing for divorce. As for then filing for supervised visitation, you need to seek legal advice before going to court regarding custody. Consult with an attorney who specializes in custody matters to find out what you would have to prove to get the visits supervised and how long supervised visits would last, based on the facts of your case.
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