🌍 Children, inheritance & global · #108

My child lives with my ex-wife and her new husband, and I have found that the stepfather is rough with him. What can I do?

Take every sign of your child being hurt seriously; listen to your child, note what you see, and act through the proper channels. Ask your child calmly and openly, without pressing him. Record dates, physical marks, changes in behaviour and what your child tells you. If your child is in danger right now, call the police on 999 immediately. For advice and child-welfare reports, call Talian Kasih 15999; the Social Welfare Department (JKM) can also step in. After that, discuss with a syarie lawyer an application to vary the custody (hadhanah) order for your child's safety. Do not confront the stepfather in anger, as it can make things worse for your child. See domestic violence.

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This answer is general reference, not a fatwa. For your situation, consult the religious affairs office, a Syarie lawyer or your state Syariah Court.

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