Please Help

Hello, I need some advice. I have a friend who has already posted his problem, his name is Jeremy Heath and what he has submitted is titled "Custody Battle". Now I'm going to try and give you a little more details. As you probably already know Jeremy is now 14 years of age. Jeremy's parents divorced about 8 years ago in Arkansas, which would make him about 6 years old. He lost contact with his father about the age of 6. Jeremy found his father over the internet in July of 1999, he was 13 then. Jeremy's mother has abused him, he has come to school with a busted lip twice once from his mother the other time from his mother's ex husband. He has also come to school with bruises from his mother. His mother hits him if she thinks that he gave her a dirty look. If she doesn't hit him she sends him to the corner or sends him to bed without supper. He has failed to tell people this because he was afraid someone would tell his mother and/or not believe him. He has been afraid that his mother might make an attempt on his life. He isn't quite afraid now because of her new husband. I don't want him to get abused anymore, verbally or physically, it is not right and I think there should be something that someone can do. Please help me and my friend.
Cordially,
a friend

I am a law school graduate. What I offer is mere information, not to be construed as forming an attorney client relationship.

Hopefully your friend has school records showing his injuries or friends like you can serve as eyewitnesses. He has a good friend in you, looking out for him.

Child Abuse or any type of abuse should never be tolerated. You need to help him find a lawyer. Contact your STATE BAR ASSOCIATION and ask to speak with a lawyer who does pro bono family law (very experienced in abuse cases) or ask to be referred to the proper legal aid foundation.

You need to seek this help from a lawyer. DO NOT GO TO YOUR SCHOOL SYSTEM -- because you may run the risk of having them call his mom.

Hope this helps. Lots of luck to you

Thank you so much for replying. I doubt the school system would help me. I am going to consult my mother's lawyer. Again thank you very much and I will keep you posted on what happens.
Greatfully,
a friend

[Jenifa]

Hello Picante. Ever heard of Andrew Vachss? Here's a link to what he stands for. I think from that site, there are links for different states for lawyers who work mainly with abused children. I will keep Jeremy in my thoughts & pray he gets away from such an abusive mother. [url="http://www.vachss.com/"]http://www.vachss.com/[/url] I hope this helps you.

Jeremy stated that he wanted to live with his father.. he did not mention the abuse. So if there is clear proof of the abuse, the father can file appropriate papers and may be able to get custody. At 14, Jeremy thoughts should be taken into account by the judge so overall, the father may have a good case if there is clear proof of abuse..