Domestic Violence Presumptions

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Back in the 1970 and 80’s domestic violence cases against or involving children were not as serious as today. Back then criminal justice professionals rarely interfered. These types of cases were seen as a "Family problem." But now all states consider domestic violence as a key factor when resolving child custody in separation or divorces. Domestic violence allegations today are always significant and have a considerable impact on custody involving children. There is a statute that has been enacted because of so much domestic violence in many states. This statute is called "Domestic Violence Presumptions". This means that it is assumed that an abuser's actions would be unsafe to the minor child. If this presumption is used and proven, it could