Marriage Partners Have Used Devious Methods Involving Child Custody

Divorce, by many, is considered comparable to death. It taxes us emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and financially. In the midst of it, partners have been known to use devious and underhanded methods in cases involving child custody. Such extents have been sought to falsify documents claiming harm and/or abuse was brought on by the other partner when in fact, it wasn't. In the event of such cases, a person's reputation within the home, community, and work place can be destroyed. A criminal record will impede and impair your possibility of obtaining gainful employment for the rest of your life. All for something that wasn't true.

If you have been falsely accused of abuse, whether it was for spousal or child abuse, or a false restraining order has been issued against you, note the following steps.

1. Hire a competent lawyer who knows what to do in such situations in order to preserve your good name.

2. Contact the clerk of the court and/or judge's office which issued the order, find out if there's going to be a hearing (or file+serve a motion to dissolve and set a hearing), and then get your witnesses to the hearing, using subpoenas, if needed.

Don't wait for a miracle. Gambling with your freedom is ill advised. Often times, a mere suggestion of violence to a judge on behalf of a woman will issue immediate action against the accused. Don't let your character be destroyed. If you are facing false allegations or a restraining order, contact San Jose Criminal Defense Attorney William Chestnut today for a free consultation at (408)298-6990.