Assessing Domestic Violence In Child Custody Disputes Seen As Critical For Courts To Assure Safety In Parenting Plans

Custody disputes among separated spouses can become especially difficult when there are allegations of domestic violence. When abuse appears to be jointly afflicted, less serious in nature, or a relatively isolated event, the question of which parent gains custody becomes more unclear. As part of a special issue on domestic abuse, a new article in Family Court Review addresses the need for a new approach to developing parenting plans after separation when domestic violence is alleged.

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Filed under: Medical Malpractice / Litigation on June 30th, 2008