NSW False abuse allegations

[James James31999]

Hey everyone
My gf is going for custody for her child against her ex
At time it all started her child fell over and bruised face, there was 4 witnesses to this
Now there claiming In custody that I caused this bruise
Should I be getting a lawyer over these claims ?
The custody case is 10 months old
Thanks everyone

 

[sammy01]

Wait till the cops come knocking (they wont) If you're charged with assault, then you'll need to get a solicitor.
The cops wont come knocking and when this comes up in family court it will matter very little

Unless of course it is genuine...
Mate I'm just another person in the internet. So please take the criticsim / advice as well intentioned

Maybe a few details
Age of child?
Current residency arrangements?
Past history of violence from you?

 

[James James31999]

Has been investigated by docs I think briefly, and nothing came of it, but this is 3rd court date and seems to be what they basing it on, happened because the ex use to ring up crying for her to come back and now out of spite in hope if gets full custody she will go back, childs two

 

[James James31999]

But like when got bruise wasn’t even there
We’re four pll saw the incident
But now they are saying the children said I caused it

 

[sammy01]

Doc's investigated and didn't think the claims had substance?
Good luck to them using that in court. It will discredit their case and help you guys

 

[Complex16]

Kids fall over and hurt themselves all the time, it happens as they navigate the world around them. My little one rolled off a couch recently and bruised his back as he hit the coffee table in the process. Did I cause it? No. It happens. Ice pack applied and he’s ok, no mark at all.

Doesn’t mean the thought didn’t run through my head though about the allegation the ex would make. Sad really.

 

[Hummingbird]

Unless there are police reports where charges were filed, you should be fine. It's extremely stressful when one party makes blatantly false allegations, but you don't have much to worry about it seems. You have witnesses, you have a child that is young and susceptible to everyday injuries, and the fact that it is being brought up in custody issues and there is no police report or AVO attached to an affidavit I assume, means almost 100% it will be outright dismissed by the judge, and also discredit the ex. These moves are pretty transparent to the court, and calls into question the integrity of the claimant.