If someone ha child molestation charges as a minor but are the only surviving parent of a minor child, can that child be taken away from them?
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If someone ha child molestation charges as a minor but are the only surviving parent of a minor child, can that child be taken away from them?
Asked on November 18, 2012 under Family Law, Washington
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country just because someone may have been charged and/or convicted of molestation years ago, such charge or conviction does not in an of itself warrant the taking away the minor child from you.
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