
Children and Custody
Research confirms that child custody cases often move through court systems without regard for peoples’ real-life experiences of domestic violence, often resulting in parenting arrangements that can expose victimized parents and their children to further abuse.
Children and the non-abusive parent are impacted in many ways when a parent or guardian uses violence in the home. In child custody and parenting time determinations, most state courts must account for domestic violence; however, connecting domestic violence to parenting is often challenging for practitioners. Making the connection between intimate partner violence and parenting in child custody cases is critical for the safety and wellbeing of both the children and the non-abusive parent.
Most of these resources are provided by our National Legal Center on Children and Domestic Violence, which provides technical assistance and training on the intersections of family law, child support, and child welfare when there is domestic violence.
Search and explore all Child Custody related resources in the side menu, or dive into a recent addition below:
10 Things to Know About Parenting Plans in Cases Involving DV
Self Represented Litigants Series
CLASS: #Tools and Guides ,How to Navigate Custody Mediation in Cases Involving DV
Self Represented Litigants Series
CLASS: #Tools and Guides ,Things to Know About Child Protection and DV
Self Represented Litigants Series
CLASS: #Tools and Guides ,Getting Child Support When the Co-parent is Abusive – Palm Card
This printable is a guide on how to get child support when the co-parent is abusive. This project was supported…
CLASS: #Tools and Guides ,Child-Related Relief in Orders for Protection
Funding for this project was made available through the US Department of Health and Human Services, Grant #90EVO44O
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