Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency

97.07 Corporal punishment

In Re C.B., J.B., Th.B and Ti.B, SC06-586, Sofie Hosford for appellee-father
The use of corporal punishment, standing alone, does not establish abuse by a
parent.
Slip Opinion
SCT Opinion

In Re M.G., et al., COA07-643, Annick Lenoir Peek
Father's corporal punishment does not amount to any definition of abuse and the trial court failed to make necessary findings to support a conclusion of abuse.
COA Slip Opinion