Q: How do i make a case stronger when it comes to proving child abuse happening against my 2 year old from her dad
I filed a TRO for my daughter due to 3 witnesses stepping forward to abuse they saw, heard or were told about that was happening to my 2 year old. I took it to court but i lost the case and they told me i didn't have enough evidence and that spanking a child was not against the law. my child is being hurt and i want justice for her. how do i prove child abuse and convince witnesses to step forward for the sake of my daughter to prove her father is a danger to her while she is in his care. My ex was found guilty of Neglect, and the judge stated that he KNEW something happened to my daughter that day. but he just could not prove what actually happened to convict my ex.
A: Sometimes, depending on the age of your child, the best thing to do is to find a therapist for your child. A Therapist is a mandatory reporter for abuse and would be able to have much more insight and credibility.
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