Custody Cases With Domestic Violence
California Family Court is conscious of the need for assistance and programs that address the issues of domestic violence. At the same time, whenever possible, they want to allow every child to have the opportunity to have a relationship with both parents, despite the presence of domestic violence. The interest of the child must be held paramount to all other considerations, as well as the protection of the child’s primary caregiver.
Domestic violence occurs more often than most people realize and affects many families in California. Domestic violence significantly impacts family law when the courts must rule over custody orders for divorcing parents or those parents involved in custody cases in which domestic violence is present.
In some cases, supervised visitation is the answer. In other situations, protective orders are necessary. Every case that involves domestic violence is unique, but every case is, at the same time, handled with care. When a case involves domestic violence, the law makes it clear what the outcome for custody orders should be.