My ex-wife was awarded custody of our five year old son after a difficult legal battle. The clinical psychologist who was appointed by court said that both of us were equally capable of being the custodial parent but because of his age there was a preference for my ex-wife. She is very jealous of our wonderful relationship and is now trying to ruin it. She has threatened to report me to the police for sexually abusing him . Apparently, he mentioned that we shower together. I have always bathed him since he was a baby. Do I have reason to fear ?
By: דיאנה שאלתיאל•Published on: 06 June, 2022A custodial parent who accuses the non-custodial parent of sexually abusing their minor child may file a complaint with the police or help hotline and even apply to the court to change/restrict visitation rights so that it takes place only under supervision. Accusations of child abuse will be checked out , if necessary, by appropriately qualified professionals e.g. the police will use a special youth investigator – but the burden of proving them lies with the parent claiming them . Courts are aware that allegations of sexual abuse can be wrongly used by a manipulative parent against the other – out of spite or to achieve gains. Accordingly, the authorities , namely the police and courts, deal with accusations seriously, but cautiously.