EXCLUSIVE: Child Protective Services: Mel Gibson An Excellent Dad
Posted on Jul 28, 2010 @ 06:10AM
Mel Gibson is viewed as an excellent father to his 8-month-old daughter Lucia by the Department of Children and Family Services, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively.
DCFS launched an investigation as Mel, 54, and Oksana Grigorieva, 40, trade allegations in their bitter breakup and the Oscar-winning star is accused of punching his ex while she held their daughter.
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But RadarOnline.com has learned that at this point Mel is in no danger of losing access to his daughter, and in fact is viewed as an excellent father who has a strong relationship with Lucia.
"The Department of Children and Family Services believes Mel has a wonderful relationship with his infant daughter Lucia,” a source close to the actor told RadarOnline.com. DCFS visited Gibson at his home last week, as RadarOnline.com was first to report.
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“They have a very healthy father-daughter relationship,” the source said. “He is very involved with her.
“Mel is a great father to her and this is why there have been no changes as far as his visits with her are concerned."
It’s good news for Gibson, who is being investigated by the L A. County Sheriff’s Department on domestic violence charges. His ex has produced powerful evidence indicating he hit her on January 6.
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Oksana’s mouth was damaged and she suffered a concussion. RadarOnline.com exclusively published photographs of her damaged teeth and bruising on the left side of her head.
RadarOnline.com confirmed that Gibson was interviewed by the Sheriff’s department on Sunday but refused to talk about the domestic violence case. His Fifth Amendment right against self incrimination helped his lawyer limit the scope of the interview.
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The best news for Gibson so far is that DCFS believes Lucia is safe with him. “Mel has been lamenting that he made a mistake in ending his marriage to Robyn,” the source close to the actor told RadarOnline.com. “Robyn kept him together. As far as DCFS is concerned Mel is an outstanding father. Lucia is safe emotionally and physically with Mel, and that is the only concern for officials."
Despite some media reports that it was Gibson's idea to have a volunteer monitor his visitation with Lucia, RadarOnline.com has learned it was the DCFS's suggestion.
"The idea was actually from the social workers as a way to try and help the situation,” the source close to Mel said. “There is such heightened tension surrounding the care of Lucia that if she had an accident… now there will be an independent witness to alleviate any potential issues."
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DCFS will continue to monitor the ongoing custody battle, RadarOnline.com has learned. The agency will conduct more interviews with people connected to caring for Lucia.
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I'm a bit troubled by this - there was clearly a mark on the baby's face...and she was supposedly in Oksana's arms when Mel hit Oksana. That doesn't sound like good dad material. I truly hope they've investigated thoroughly and are sure.
Posted Wed, 07/28/2010 - 9:59pm
Obviously you haven't been around many babies, amagod121. I laughed when I saw what they were calling a "bruise". I've seen this blemish on many babies. This pic pretty much did Oksana in with many people.
Posted Thu, 08/05/2010 - 2:38pm
WHY IOS RADAR NOT REPORTING THAT THE DFCS CONCLUDED THAT KSANA IS AN UNFIT MOTHER AND NEVER TOOK CARE OF THE BABY? AND THAT SHE ALSO HAVE NO NORMAL RELATIONSHIP OT HER SON ALEXANDER, 12? RADAR, ARE YOU SCARED OF THE TRUTH?
Posted Wed, 07/28/2010 - 5:34pm
Did you forget to put in your hearing aid this morning? I know I did, after being yelled at repeatedly by you. Hey Mel, is that you?
Posted Wed, 07/28/2010 - 10:01pm
THE DFCS CONCLUSION ON OKSANA IS THAT SHE IS AN UNFIT MOTHER AND HAS NO CONTACT WITH THE BABY, WHIHC IS NORMAL AS SHE NEVER TOOK CARE OF THE CHILD AND LET IT BE WIHT THE NANY AND HER GRANDMOTHER ALWAYS.
Posted Wed, 07/28/2010 - 5:33pm
WRONG INFO, IT WAS MEL GIBSON IDEA OT HAVE SUPERVISED VIIST TO PROTECT HIMSELF FORM MORE LAWSUITS FORM OKSANA, HE DID SO 10 DAYSA GO ALREADY, EHIHC IS 9 DAYS BEFORE HE SPOKE TO THE DFC.
Posted Wed, 07/28/2010 - 5:32pm
Mel Gibson is a good father, but why hasn't 007 come n got his kid? Most men would have.
Posted Wed, 07/28/2010 - 1:38pm
If you believe that Gibson is a good father and you condone this behavior, what kind of father are you? Mr. Dalton has come to CA to protect his child from all of this. Try and keep up.
Posted Wed, 07/28/2010 - 1:44pm
Mel has *someone* making accusations about him..... that's all. He has no history of abuse and that speaks directly to these charges. Child services has investigated and deemed he was not a threat to his daughter. :)
Posted Wed, 07/28/2010 - 5:14pm
This is so bizarre. Does the Department of Children and Family Services in CA not realize that there is another child in the home of the age of reason that can understand what Gibson was spewing over the telephone time and time again?
Posted Wed, 07/28/2010 - 1:25pm