In defense of false abuse allegations

Dear asmith555:

Greetings. Generally polygraph results are not admissible. Instead you may want to consider carrying a tape recorder with you at all times, so that you have evidence of what is being said and what is happening. Good luck - and please consider moving out - as this is usually less costly than court.

Janet L. Fritts
Attorney with Rosen Law Firm

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My wife and I are having some issues. Pretty major. I have considered request a divorce from bead and board provided and attorney believes my conditions warrant it.

Something I am concerned about is she may falsly claim abuse. She has made passing comments during arguments that “All I have to do is cry and you will go to jail and never see your kids again.” Of course I have no evidence of this. I have never abused her or anyone else. If she does make these accusations can I use the results from a polygraph to refute them.

I don’t believe she would use this by default but if pressed she may resort to an “by any means nessasary” approach to get custody.