My ex-wife is a dating a convicted and registered sex offender. He served 10 for aggavated sexuall assault of a child. The child was a six year old female. She has been knowing this about him for 6 months and I just find out because some of her friends told me. We have two small children and he spends time around them and spends the night. I've asked her repeatedly to not have him around them but she won't listen. I called Child Protective Services but they said I can't do anything if he is in compliance with his sex offender registration and has no restrictions for being around children. I've been trying to find out this information but have not been able to get it. I want to file for full custody of my children, but do I have enough information? I have been to court with her before and they are not fair with men at all. I am so afraid for my kids.
2007-11-11 04:08:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Oh yes, this is definitely material. Your attorney can subpoena the record of this guy's prior offense and introduce it. Lawyer. NOW.
The Department of Justice reported that perpetrators and their victims were strangers in less than 30% of rapes and 15% of sexual assaults (Bureau of Justice Statistics, 1997). A study reviewing sex crimes as reported to police revealed that 93% of child sexual abuse victims knew their abuser; 34.2% were family members and 58.7% were acquaintances (Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2000).
2007-11-11 04:12:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm surprised CPS will not investigate based upon the complaint of wrong-doing at the residence. However, CPS may also be "walking on thin ice" should someone make an allegation of wrong-doing solely based upon the fact that the mother is dating a convicted sex offender. That in of itself is not a valid complaint. The complaint should state that a noted difference in behavior has taken place since the convicted sex offender moved in! Additionally, this is an issue that should be handled by those involved with the immediate family. Though there is no question of your loyalty to your friend....you are an outsider providing "heresay" evidence which doesn't amount to a lot of credible information. I would make every attempt to learn of the childrens fathers location to make him aware of the situation as he DOES have a right to know what kind of environment his children are in! The police can make a "courtesy" check but are extremely limited to that allowable by law whereas CPS has more freedom to investigate. The father SHOULD have some sort of legal order in place to allow for visitation. Hopefully if something is amiss the children will talk to him. If not....pursue CPS and law enforcement vigorously or contact your local District Attorney's Office. Best wishes!
2016-04-03 07:38:51 · answer #2 · answered by Tara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get on your local county sex offender registry list and find out if he has any restrictions. Son...you don't DO 10 years for sexually assaulting a 6 year old, without restrictions for being around children! You can do this, and I wish you luck. Your ex-wife must be half insane! Just make sure that what your ex's friends are telling you, is the truth...because if it is...this guy IS violating the terms of his release!
2007-11-11 04:13:22 · answer #3 · answered by Lisa E 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't call child protective services. They are idiots. Call the police. They'll look into this dirtbag. If he isn't supposed to be around children (and after serving 10 years I would be horrified if he was allowed around them) they'll look him up and come arrest him. Your ex will probably be arrested too, when it comes out that she knew about his sex offender status.
2007-11-11 15:19:27 · answer #4 · answered by missbeans 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please add what state and country you are in. If you have everything else you need for full custody (an appropriate home, arrangements for child care while you're at work, nothing in your past) it's possible that you can get full custody based on his presence in the home, but it's not assured.
You need to get a good lawyer specializing in family law. Depending on where you live, publicity MIGHT help.
2007-11-11 04:15:05 · answer #5 · answered by Richard T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be, too. If you are in contact with an attorney, you need to ask him these questions. As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, I can tell you that the law is inadequate in protecting our kids. And my personal opinion is that your ex has a screw loose.
2007-11-11 04:13:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Report it to child protective services and social services. Let your ex know that you dont approve of it and give her a chance to get him away from them. I think it depends on what state you live in but give it a shot. Every state has a child protective services organiztion.
2007-11-11 04:13:16 · answer #7 · answered by boxergirl16 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
your wife is endangering the welfare of your children. if you have his name and the facts are correct--he is a pedophile, you should be able to get custody.
only thing, it'll probably make your ex pretend to break up with him.
contact an attorney QUICKLY!
2007-11-11 04:14:35 · answer #8 · answered by act_won 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hire an attorney or go to legal services if you cannot afford one. You have every right as a father to be concerned for your children. This so makes me wonder WTF is on women's minds when they are so self-absorbed to allow a piece of s**t around their children.
2007-11-11 04:22:25 · answer #9 · answered by ≤ Flattery Operated © 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋