False Allegations in Custody Cases

The primary strategy parents use to weaponize systems and their children.

False Allegations – A Big Systemic Issue

False allegations of child abuse and domestic violence are commonly used tactics in contested custody cases.

Parents intending to gain an advantage in family court or CPS, make exaggerated or entirely false claims of abuse or violence to as a weapon to harm the other.

False claims have devastating effects on both parents and children, long after allegations are proven false. All without consequences or accountability for those who made the false claims.

Why False Allegations Are So Effective

False allegations are a favored strategy for parents involved in contested custody cases, as they can be made without accountability for the accuser. Allegations don’t have to be adjudicated to work. All they have to do is be made, and the damage is done. Recently passed policies attempt to legitimize false allegations, requiring courts to presume the accused is guilty (even after being proven innocent) and the accuser is protective.

Here’s why they work:

Lack of Evidence Requirement

In family court, allegations don’t need to be substantiated or proven– creating a bias against the accused is enough.

Guilty Untill Proven Innocent

Once bias is introduced, the accused is often presumed guilty until proven innocent, with that bias lingering even after evidence is presented.

Court’s Bias Can Cut Both Ways

Broad discretion allows courts to rule solely based on their bias, dismissing credible evidence or accepting demonstrably false claims.

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The Dangers of False Allegations in Domestic Violence Cases

False allegations of domestic violence cause immense harm, not just to the accused but also to children and families.

When allegations are made without merit, they compromise child safety and well-being, waste valuable resources, and desensitize courts, making it harder to protect those who truly need help.

Impact of False Allegations on Families and Courts

Each year, tens of thousands of false child abuse and domestic violence allegations flood the system. These reports are often dismissed, but the damage is already done – children suffer emotional harm, and the falsely accused face severe and unjust outcomes.

False accusers, driven by personal gain or revenge, should be held accountable for their actions. This is the problem because:

False allegations undermine child safety and well-being.
Vengeful parents use false claims to weaponize systems and gain custody advantage.
The courts become desensitized to true cases of abuse and fail to protect the most vulnerable.

Role of Victim Services & DV Advocates

Victim services and many DV advocate groups actively promote false allegations as a strategy for women to gain restraining/protection orders, not for protection, but for leverage in their divorce and custody cases.

Not a shred of evidence of harm is required to obtain a restraining order, a simple claim of fear will do. With a restraining order in place, the restrained parent is cut off from his children and prohibited from the family home.

The “Silver Bullet” is an extremely effective weapon of abuse that is granted every day in most every judicial district across the country. All without any accountability for the person wielding this powerful legal weapon of abuse.

False allegations are often used as a weapon in custody disputes.
Victim services promote using the Silver Bullet for leverage, not protection.
Protection order MUST REQUIRE evidence of harm before being granted.

Resources for Those Going Through False Allegations

Learn about the serious consequences false allegations can have on families, especially children. These articles provide valuable insights into why some parents resort to such allegations and the harm caused. Explore the following resources to better understand the topic: