Bremerton Intra-Family Juvenile Sex Offenses Attorney

Intra-family sexual abuse creates a new dynamic of issues, especially when the abuse involves siblings. When you learn that your son has inappropriately touched your daughter, how should you react? Should you get your children into counseling? Should you tell anyone? How can you get your children the help they need without causing more hardships to your family?

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At the Law Office of Thomas E. Weaver, we understand what a difficult position parents are put in when they are parent to both the child at fault and the child victim. How you handle this situation could not only greatly affect the future of both children, the decisions you make could affect your own parental rights. Our attorneys have the extensive experience and deep understanding of the issues involved to help clients work through these delicate situations.

• I want to get my children into counseling. Counselors are mandatory reporters. If you put your children in counseling to work through intra-family sex abuse matters, the counselor is required by law to report the matter, which could result in criminal charges for sexual abuse or statutory rape being filed.
• I got my kids into counseling and now am facing calls from police and CPS. Unfortunately, even though you tried to do the right thing by getting your children into counseling, it has initiated a chain reaction. Now police want to interview both children and Child Protective Services (CPS) agents are questioning your suitability as a parent.
• My son was arrested and issued a no contact order. When a sexual abuse no contact order is issued between your son and daughter, you are now forced to establish two households to support your family and you are faced with the likelihood that your son could face criminal charges.
• My son is facing criminal charges for sexual abuse. Once charges have been filed against your son, the overwhelming concern is not only a potential sex offense conviction on your son's record, but he may be faced with mandatory sex offender registration if he is convicted. Your daughter is confronted with the reality of testifying against her brother. You are posed with the ramifications of advising either child. Child protective services can misconstrue your advice and claim that you are unfit as a parent.

Washington State Sexual Abuse Defense Lawyer

Our Bremerton intra-family juvenile sex offense lawyers understand that when you are confronted with any of these situations, there is never an easy answer. You are a parent to both children and naturally have both of their interests at heart. Before you take any action, it is important to discuss your situation with an experienced attorney who understands the dynamics of how families work, how to address complex CPS issues and how to work through the potential criminal issues at stake.

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It is never easy to deal with juvenile sex offense issues involving your children. If you have questions about how to proceed in your situation, contact a Washington State sexual abuse defense attorney at the Law Office of Thomas E. Weaver. Call 1.360.362.4327 to schedule a free consultation.