How False Allegations During Divorce Can Result In A Restraining Order
The Violence Against Woman's Act (V.A.W.A) grew from the complaint many women had about not having sufficient protection from physical violence. They wanted to take their children out of an abusive situation and be given services to start a new life. For those who actually need the service, V.A.W.A is a Godsend.
However, most of the cases that arise under the umbrella of V.A.W.An equal false allegations. These cases harm the parent/child relationship. They are also costing this country about 20 billion dollars every year. This is an insane expense if you consider the allegations might not even be true.
Consider the reality that statistics prove the nation shells out $4 billion for domestic violence programs annually. In addition, about 175,000 children are involved in a divorce with a false allegation of domestic violence annually. Finally, these claims make up $20 billion in public expenses and taxpayer bills associated with one-parent families. Simply put, false allegations cost the country a lot of money while also ripping families apart.
When will this nightmare end? It's dependent upon the voters to tell their congressman this situation is ripping the fabric of our nation's society. Under V.A.W.A, men are the enemy and must be put away and torn from their children. This is an unconstitutional way to view every situation that comes up between a man and woman.
The system allows baseless accusations to run amuck with no system of checks and balances. In some court situations, a woman does not even have to give testimony under oath, so there is not even the danger of perjury. The scales greatly favor moms, much to the determent of males. This is not to say that women do not deserve a way to protect themselves. But it is vital to consider each situation thoroughly before a judge can make a decision that will change the lives of the entire family.
