Yes. Judges change custody of children all the time. It is good to have some data or other witnesses to back up your claims but it happens. A 17 year old child is usually old enough simply to move out of an abusive situation and into a different situation without any judge's permission. The problem is usually with child support payments.
record the abuse on video or audio
You can stop verbally abusing your spouse by appreciating her role in the family.
Negative discipline is continuously scolding your child or children excessively. Also beating your children/abusing them physically, mentally, and verbally.
Although it's mentally unhealthy for everyone involved, the answer is yes. If the son and father share a mutual disgust for the mother they can bond in this fashion.
Call the authorities.
Yes. The custodial parent must report the abuse to the proper authorities.
No Doubt Call CPS (child protective services) ASAP
Depends on what is meant by abusing and how that affects the parent's ability to function.
Are you kidding? Call the police. File a police report and complaint.
No, it is not illegal to verbally abuse a man, but if the man was smart he would leave. Verbal abuse can leave just as many scars for a victim as physical abuse. There are programs for abused men that they should attend and learn tools in order to get out of the verbally abusive situation. Example: If a wife is verbally abusing her husband and he decides to divorce her and he can prove she is verbally abusing him then the court could press charges against her (highly unlikely) but you would be granted a divorce.
The person doing the abusing is always responsible for that abuse. Abusive people always place the responsibility on someone else, and they always will if they can get away with it. If a situation becomes physical, it's always time to leave.
Verbally abusing a child is considered 'emotional abuse' and can lead to criminal charges of child abuse towards the perpetrator. If you are concerned that a child is being abused, you can contact your local child safeguarding board, the NSPCC or the police. If you believe a child is in immediate danger, dial 999 without delay.