Need advice quickly!!

[mom2three]

What is the name of your state? Ohio, but case in Kentucky

My son (9) has recently told me that his dad's wife has pinched him and slapped his face on more than one occasion. They have him every weekend and alternating holidays.

What do I do?? What is my legal recourse here? Who do I call? Please help ASAP. Thanks.

 

[haiku]

have you called Dad?

 

[mom2three]

No...My son told me this in confidence (he made me PROMISE not to tell he told). He told me step mom would get mad if he told.

 

[haiku]

and she is not going to be mad if you call DCYS?

under a normal situation don't you think your ex would want to made aware of the possibility his wife did this? As a parent I would.

Sometimes we have to explain to children that secrets can't always be kept for thier own safety, and you will do everything in your power to protect him...

I don't know what your relationship is like with ex, but it seems to make more sense to talk first, than act.

maybe someone with legal knowledge will see this...

 

[lcollins]

You need to have a serious chat with Dad about this. Tell him your son told you of some events happening at his house, possibly without his knowlege that you feel, as a parent, he should be made aware of. Tell him what's going on, and what actions you plan to seek. Don't threaten him. Simply state that if the child comes back again witht he same complaint, or is subject to retribution on anyone's part, that you will be forced to contact the authorities and file a complaint for your son's safety and well being. As a Dad, he should be just as concerned. You have an obligation to tell him what's going on. I also urge you not to let the matter lie as if it will go away. If you feel the child is being 100% truthful (not saying he's lying, there could be other issues involved here), then you have an obligation to see that it is stopped. If he comes back the next time with the same complaint, file an incident report with the police, but let the Dad know first so he doesn't think you're plotting. This way you can say, you gave him the opportunity to step in and help resolved the problem. Whether he chooses to help or not is on his shoulders.