Q: Girlfriend getting abuse from father. Mum is there but doesnt know if she can report it to the police Can he be arrested
My girlfriend is getting physically, mentally and sexually abused by her father. Her mum recently moved back in with the family. Being seperated from them for years. My girlfriend has told her everything that has happened to her over the years. They both don't know if they can report it to the police and get him taken away. Or if they can leave because they don't have evidence and he has legal custody over my girlfriend who is 16 and her younger sister. Her mum is worried that without evidence the dad (who is very sly) will say that she just wants custody of the kids and is trying to tame them away. What can they do to get the father away from my girlfriend... and as soon as possible because things are still happening like getting touched at night in very sexual ways by her dad. They also are all living in a house paid for by her dad and her dad's side of the family. her mum is the outsider but wants my girlfriend and her sister to be safe.
A: There is no guarantee of anything so it is possible the dad may argue this is a custody ploy by the mom. However, the alternative is to basically let your gf continue to be abused. There's a variety of options here -- calling the cops, seeking a restraining order, pursuing a criminal case, etc. It all depends on what is best for your gf's situation.
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