Minnesota Child Abuse and the Law

Orders of Protection, Divorce, and Custody in Cases of Child Abuse

If your child or children are at risk of domestic abuse from an individual who has abused them, whether physically or emotionally, it is urgent that you quickly take action to protect them from further injury or harm. The situation can escalate, and abusers are prone to making promises that they do not keep. Any child that is in a household in which physical, sexual or emotional abuse is taking place must be protected at once. A Minnesota divorce lawyer from Heimerl & Lammers can help you get the protection that the law provides in these terrible and frightening situations.

Child Abuse Attorney in Minnesota

Children could suffer long term emotional damage if they are the victim of abuse. In divorce cases, when one parent has engaged in violent behavior, or has consistently belittled their child, or in the worst cases, engaged in sexual abuse, the child or children involved deserve every type of protection available under state law. An Order of Protection should be filed immediately, and our firm can assist with this crucial legal matter.

There are some cases in which accusations of child abuse are made falsely, or the claims are exaggerated far beyond the true circumstances. This is an area of great concern, as if you are falsely accused of child abuse, you could lose custody of your children, not be allowed visitation without a chaperone, and face criminal charges in court. Whether you have a child that has been abused by the other parent, or are facing false accusations of child abuse, we can help.

Contact a Minnesota child abuse lawyer to assist you in legal matters involving the abuse of children and protecting their rights, health and safety.