Custody and Visitation Trends in the United States in Domestic Violence Cases.

Autor:	Lemon, Nancy K. D.
Předmět:	DOMESTIC violence CUSTODY of children VISITATION rights (Domestic relations) PARENT-child legal relationship O. J. Simpson Trial DOMESTIC relations HOME environment PARENTING
Zdroj:	Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma; 2000, Vol. 3 Issue 1, p329-343, 15p, 4 Charts
Abstrakt:	This article addresses custody and visitation trends in domestic violence cases in the United States. It defines domestic violence behaviorally, looks briefly at its prevalence, and discusses national policy statements and studies. It also examines statutory trends concerning the role of domestic violence in custody and visitation cases, including the O. J. Simpson guardianship case. Practical suggestions for litigants and .judges are included. The article concludes that the way domestic violence issues are treated in custody and visitation cases is often problematic, and calls for specific reforms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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