Information About Family Law and How It Works

Famous Child Abuse Court Cases

The child abuse laws across the United States provide harsh punishments for individuals that cause any form of psychological or physical harm to a child under the age of 18. If children under the age of 18 are abused or neglected, the state will intervene and remove the child or young adult from the abusive environment. Children experiencing abuse will be processed by the state in attempts to remove the child and place them in a suitable relative’s home. If the state fails to find a suitable home with a family relative or close...