I've been married since 1999, and have known my wife's nephew since he was about 8 years old. He's 25 now and married. His wife had a daughter by another man before they married (my nephew didn't know the guy), while she was living in another state far away. The daughter is about 2 years old.

The situation is that my nephew's wife has accused her daughter's father of abusing her. And I'm not sure I believe her. The court system doesn't either. I just get a weird vibe from the wife and from the story she tells about her ex (not just about the abuse, but about the stories I've heard 2nd hand about him... they just don't add up, IMHO).

I've done my best to be supportive of my nephew. But, I never know how to act when my wife tells me the latest story about how the justice system just isn't getting it, and still hasn't removed the ex's visitation rights. (they've been trying to get them removed for about 2 years).

I know I'm not there. And they live far away. But my gut feeling is that something is off with my nephew's wife (and probably my nephew as well, because he is just as sure as his wife). I'm not sure if I should tell my wife about my suspicions or not. I'm leaning towards not.