Abuse - Child, Spousal & Senior Citizen

Unfortunately, abusive relationships and violent acts against individuals in this country continue to grow.  Due to many factors, there are times when individuals are wrongly accused or are afraid to report abuse. 

Attorneys within the Family Law practice have extensive experience providing legal counsel in a wide range of situations to both victims and individuals involved in:

• Spousal abuse
• Child abuse
• Senior citizen abuse by family members or caretakers
• Bullying
• Hazing

Abuse is a tragic situation and it is imperative to have experienced legal counsel to ensure your rights are protected.  

Representative Experience

• Nursing Home Employees are only Criminally Liable under the Vulnerable Adult Abuse Act for Consciously Ignoring Risk of Harm of an Act or Omission that Results in Harm

Publications & Alerts

• Child Abuse/Neglect: What To Do When Served with a Subpoena, Foster Swift Health Care Law Report, February 2010
• Court of Appeals Enforces Stringent Standard for Statutory Duty to Report Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect and Imposes Liability on Employers for an Employee’s Failure to Report, Foster Swift Health Care Law E-News, July 21, 2009

News

• Changing Family Units Create Demand for Parent-Child Law Practice, February 26, 2010