Establishes rebuttable presumption against granting child custody under certain circumstances; expands best interests factors; adds coercive control to domestic violence definition.
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Overview
This bill makes changes to child custody and domestic violence laws in New Jersey. It establishes a rebuttable presumption against granting child custody to a parent if there’s evidence of domestic violence, sexual assault, or endangering the welfare of a child. The bill expands the factors considered in child custody decisions to include the child’s safety and a parent’s motive, and it adds ‘coercive control’ to the definition of domestic violence, providing a broader scope for recognizing abusive behaviors.
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