This article points out that the current trend towards joint custody as the preference or presumption in divorces can create some unwanted side-effects. Specifically, joint custody is dangerous for victims of spousal abuse because it allows, and sometimes even facilitates, the continuation of patterns of abuse. Although many jurisdictions that apply a joint custody presumption attempt to protect victims of domestic violence, neither of the two usual approaches is successful in protecting the victims and their children. As a result, the author makes two recommendations. First, statutes should never create a presumption in favor of joint custody. Second, courts should not accept agreements to joint custody on the eve of litigation
A substantial percentage of contested child custody cases involve allegations of domestic violence. ...
A substantial percentage of contested child custody cases involve allegations of domestic violence. ...
This article explores what makes domestic violence special and whether privileging certain abusive r...
In 1996, the New York State Legislature attempted to afford additional protection to domestic violen...
A small revolution has begun in child custody law, and as yet its dimensions and ultimate direction ...
In 1996, the New York State Legislature attempted to afford additional protection to domestic violen...
This article examines child custody determinations through the lens of a domestic violence typology....
This Article reveals the disconnect between the power and the will to enforce the custody and parent...
In 1996, the New York State Legislature attempted to afford additional protection to domestic violen...
Promoting the best interests of children and protecting their safety and well-being in the context o...
This Article reveals the disconnect between the power and the will to enforce the custody and parent...
This Article reveals the disconnect between the power and the will to enforce the custody and parent...
A substantial percentage of contested child custody cases involve allegations of domestic violence. ...
A substantial percentage of contested child custody cases involve allegations of domestic violence. ...
A substantial percentage of contested child custody cases involve allegations of domestic violence. ...
A substantial percentage of contested child custody cases involve allegations of domestic violence. ...
A substantial percentage of contested child custody cases involve allegations of domestic violence. ...
This article explores what makes domestic violence special and whether privileging certain abusive r...
In 1996, the New York State Legislature attempted to afford additional protection to domestic violen...
A small revolution has begun in child custody law, and as yet its dimensions and ultimate direction ...
In 1996, the New York State Legislature attempted to afford additional protection to domestic violen...
This article examines child custody determinations through the lens of a domestic violence typology....
This Article reveals the disconnect between the power and the will to enforce the custody and parent...
In 1996, the New York State Legislature attempted to afford additional protection to domestic violen...
Promoting the best interests of children and protecting their safety and well-being in the context o...
This Article reveals the disconnect between the power and the will to enforce the custody and parent...
This Article reveals the disconnect between the power and the will to enforce the custody and parent...
A substantial percentage of contested child custody cases involve allegations of domestic violence. ...
A substantial percentage of contested child custody cases involve allegations of domestic violence. ...
A substantial percentage of contested child custody cases involve allegations of domestic violence. ...
A substantial percentage of contested child custody cases involve allegations of domestic violence. ...
A substantial percentage of contested child custody cases involve allegations of domestic violence. ...
This article explores what makes domestic violence special and whether privileging certain abusive r...