Scott Wolf has publicly addressed his ongoing divorce and custody battle with estranged wife Kelley Wolf, describing the allegations she has made against him as "deeply disturbing and entirely false." This marks his first public comment since the couple's separation was announced in June. In a statement to PEOPLE, Scott shared text messages from Kelley indicating her intent to use accusations of "psychological abuse, child abuse, [and] child endangerment" as leverage in their custody dispute.

Scott expressed concern over the impact of these allegations on their children, stating, "Although her claims are completely baseless and incredibly dangerous, the worst part is that they are traumatic for our children."

Kelley, in her statement, did not refute that her allegations were part of a calculated approach to regain custody. "I've lost my career, my reputation, my children... As a parent, I have literally lost everything except my life. I've done everything strategic, and I'm hopeful for my children," she explained, also clarifying, "I don't believe that Scott would [abuse our children]."

The couple's legal situation has intensified, with Scott being granted sole physical custody in a temporary agreement on July 15, while Kelley received "liberal" supervised visitation rights. This followed Scott obtaining a temporary restraining order against Kelley in June and her subsequent placement on two involuntary psychiatric holds.

The case highlights the severe implications of making false allegations in custody battles. Family law attorney Ryan R. Bauerle notes, "A 'false allegation'... is a parent knowingly lying in a custody case to harm the other parent's reputation or influence the court's decision." Such tactics can backfire significantly, risking the accuser's custody rights and potentially resulting in court-ordered penalties, including legal fees.

As the legal proceedings continue, the focus remains on the well-being of the children involved and upholding the integrity of the judicial process in resolving family disputes.