Key topics
False Allegations
FAQs
What can be done to counter false allegations in court cases?
In order to defend yourself against an allegation which you dispute, our first advice is to remain calm and avoid doing anything which could be used against you. Because of the adversarial nature of child contact court cases, many allegations are made in order to criticise the other parent. The court will always want to see proof rather than just unsupported statements, and it will consider whether any statements are credible.