Title: A mother's nightmare-incest
Subtitle: a practical legal guide for parents and professionals
First published: 1997
Description: Protecting children from child abuse using the legal system can be a complicated and sometimes devastating process for parents. Suspecting sexual abuse, a mother may seek a divorce and custody, or - if already divorced - request withdrawal of visitation rights. However, when unable to prove abuse, she may be labeled "hysterical" and jeopardize her case. A Mother's Nightmare - Incest assists professionals and parents in reducing the likelihood that the legal system will backfire.

Easy to read and including step-by-step strategies for success, this manual answers myriad critical questions asked by parents who encounter the possibility of incest, such as what happens to a child who experiences abuse? What can I do if the abuse cannot be established? How do I find out what my legal options are? What can I do to keep emotionally balanced? What will happen in the court system?

While alerting readers to the very real dangers that await those who accuse a spouse of child sexual abuse, author John E. B. Myers helps parents and professionals navigate the current court system to work toward attaining victory - and safety. He provides supportive and practical suggestions for documenting evidence and seeking an expert's advice. Myers demystifies the subject of incest and explains the requirements of the court systems so that mothers will enter the legal arena prepared.
Subjects: Sexually abused children, Incest victims, Incest, Custody of children, Mothers and daughters
Places: United States
LC classification: HV6570.7 .M94 1997