Sibling Conflict Resolution Steps

Summary

The police cannot intervene in sibling conflicts without significant signs of abuse. Addressing the issue through family counseling and documenting incidents is advisable. Legal advice may be necessary for custody modifications if the situation escalates. Since youve already been to court for custody arrangements, continue working with your attorney.

Full Conversation

my 7 year old son is being bullied by his brother who is *. He says his brother hits him and tells him to stay out of his room. my ex and I have shared custody but, i dont know what to do. Can the police do anything?
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. You can take the following steps:
- Consider talking to both children to understand the situation better.
- If the issue persists, contacting a family counselor might be beneficial.
- You can also inform the police if you believe there's a risk to your son's safety.
Would you like some resources on family counseling or more information on legal steps?
Well I talked to the police and they said there isn't anything they can do since theres no significant signs of abuse and it seems like the older brother is just pestering the younger one
It sounds like a tough situation. Here are a few steps you might consider:
- Family Counseling: Seek professional help to mediate and improve sibling relationships.
- Document Instances: Keep a record of any incidents to track patterns or escalation.
- Legal Advice: Consider consulting a family law attorney for options on modifying custody arrangements if necessary.
Would you like information on family counseling resources in Illinois?
so were the police right?
Case Rating: *
Yes, the police acted appropriately based on the information provided. Without significant signs of abuse, their intervention may be limited. It's important to address the behavior through counseling or mediation to improve sibling relationships. Seeking legal advice for custody modifications could be another step if the situation escalates.
ok I've already been to court for custody agreement re-arrangements today
Case Rating: *
It seems like you've already taken steps to address this issue through the court. While police intervention is limited without significant signs of abuse, your focus on modifying custody agreements is a proactive approach. If you need further assistance with family law matters or counseling resources, feel free to ask.
ok thank you
Case Rating: *
The situation seems to be more of a family dynamic issue with the elder brother pestering the younger. Since the police cannot intervene without signs of abuse, pursuing family counseling and legal advice for custody arrangements is advisable. If you need more information on family counseling or legal steps, feel free to ask.
ok I will, thank you for the information
Case Rating: *
It seems like a challenging family situation, but it may not require immediate legal intervention. Addressing the dynamics through counseling could be beneficial. If you need any more assistance or resources, feel free to reach out. Take care!
Take care!
Case Rating: *
It looks like you've taken appropriate steps by going to court for custody arrangements. Since the police can't intervene without signs of abuse, focusing on family counseling might be helpful. If you need more information on counseling or legal advice, feel free to reach out. Take care!
Yeah I mean like I said I went to court today and we are still working out the agreement when it comes to custody but, that may take awhile my attorney said
Case Rating: *
It sounds like you've already taken proactive steps by going to court for custody arrangements. Since police intervention is limited without signs of abuse, family counseling could help address sibling dynamics. If you need further assistance or resources, feel free to ask.
ok thank you again for oyur help
Case Rating: *
It seems like you've been addressing the situation proactively. Given that the police have limited involvement without signs of abuse, focusing on family counseling and legal advice for custody arrangements is a good approach. If you need more assistance or resources, feel free to reach out.