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Term Definition
Child Abuse
- a situation where the parent or care giver of a minor child allows, inflicts or permits physical or sexual abuse or allows a situation where there is a risk of physical injury.
Application in Divorce
Such actions are criminal in most states, and they affect the court’s determination of
visitation
at all.
Since child
allegations
result in him or her losing parental rights.
See
Child Neglect
.
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