Assumption: "If I initially deny the findings against me, then later say I've changed my mind and accept them, the court and the other parent have to take that at face value."
1 min readThis content reflects observational insights and lived community experiences. It does not constitute legal advice — always consult a qualified professional for your specific circumstances.
What People Expect
A parent may believe that once they say they now accept findings of fact made against them, having previously denied them, the court and the other parent should simply take that change of position at face value.
Court Reality
A sudden reversal, particularly one that follows something like requesting a polygraph test, can be treated with real scepticism. The court can note that any objective observer would view such a change with caution, and may leave it to a structured programme, such as a domestic abuse perpetrator course, to actually test whether the change in thinking is genuine before contact is relaxed.
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The Gap?
"If I initially deny the findings against me, then later say I've changed my mind and accept them, the court and the other parent have to take that at face value."
Court Reality
A sudden reversal, particularly one that follows something like requesting a polygraph test, can be treated with real scepticism. The court can note that any objective observer would view such a change with caution, and may leave it to a structured programme, such as a domestic abuse perpetrator course, to actually test whether the change in thinking is genuine before contact is relaxed.
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