If convicted of domestic violence, will that cause you to lose custody of your children? The presence of domestic violence is one of the 12 Best Interest of the Child factors that the court must consider before granting any type of custody determination. When deciding, the court weighs the many factors, and domestic violence is one of those factors.
However it is one out of twelve factors, meaning even if you are convicted doesn’t necessarily mean you will automatically lose custody. Domestic violence will be considered a negative contributing factor to the child’s well-being, even if the child has not witnessed the domestic violence himself/herself. Remember to contact Goldman and Associate for any questions relating to your case.
Goldman and Associates Law Firm is here to provide you with information about Domestic Violence in the State of Michigan. The video below will give you information about how a Domestic Violence Charge Will Impact Custody.