The Sixth Sense

The Sixth Sense

By way of introduction

When a couple separate and start living apart, it is quite common for them to have reservations about how the other parent looks after the children.

Objections regarding an unsuitable home environment or a lack of care are often arguments used by parents in custody proceedings to gain an advantage in the court’s assessment of the parents’ ability to care for their minor children.

Recently, we have seen an increase in the number of cases where one parent approaches us with suspicions that the other parent may be abusing the children; and it is precisely these cases involving child abuse that we specialise in within the field of family law.

Trust your sixth sense. Trust your friends.

We’re here to help and support you find

the courage to put your shame aside and to open up.

First thing first, If you suspect that something might be wrong, is to confide in your best friend; an outside perspective often help you see the situation more clearly.

If your friend admits that there “may really be something wrong”, don’t linger and run to my office immediately: We will get through these s***s together!

What will the process be like?

First of all, We will formalize our mutual trustship by signing the appropriate legal representation andconfidentiality documents.

If, in addition to your concerns, you have photographic, video, or other written evidence, we will take the necessary technical steps to ensure that the metadata of the digital content would not be altered or damaged when handling it.

Afterwards, we arrange an appointment and take our time. I will carefully listen to your concerns and together we will review all the photos, videos, messages, and other visual materials.

Once become acquaint with your concerns and the evidence in your possession, you will receive my professional opinion. This will include an assessment of your case not only from the perspective of civil and family law, but also through the lens of criminal law.

Appearances can be deceiving…

…but they don’t have to be.

Although you face evidence that clearly points to the risk of possible child abuse, it is perfectly understandable for you to look for another logical explanation, as this is how the human brain naturally works.

In my practice as an attorney, I have come across countless strange, ambiguous photographs and videos, which is why I am able to make an informed judgement as to their potential harmfulness – for example, whether a series of photographs depicting naked children running around a garden by the swimming pool is really as innocent as it might seem at first glance, or whether they are stylised photographs taken in accordance with a pre-prepared script and following a specific arrangement, or containing hidden elements such as non-verbal communication directed towards the camera lens, which would substantiate unlawful conduct on the part of the author.

The need to act immediately

If, on the basis of an assessment of the written and visual evidence, together with the facts of the case, we conclude that your concerns as a client are well-founded, it is in the children’s best interests to take appropriate legal action immediately, all the more so in a situation where the children may be at risk.

Civil and criminal law provisions establish legal institutes that can be utilised to ensure the immediate protection and safety of minors.

Mgr. Martin Volejník, attorney-at-law

T +420 774 191 262

E volejnik@akvolejnik.cz