New Jersey S2861 allows courts to order counseling for children in domestic violence cases and establishes a presumption of awarding custody to the.

New Jersey S2861 amends existing law to permit courts to order counseling for children in households where domestic violence has occurred. The bill also establishes a presumption that legal and physical custody of minor children should be awarded to the domestic violence victim in appropriate cases. Courts may require the abusive party to pay for the child's counseling and provide documentation of payment to the court. The presumption of awarding custody to the non-abusive parent does not preclude the abusive party from seeking a modification of custody in the future.

New Jersey S2861 allows courts to order counseling for children in domestic violence cases and establishes a presumption of awarding custody to the.

New Jersey S2861 amends existing law to permit courts to order counseling for children in households where domestic violence has occurred. The bill also establishes a presumption that legal and physical custody of minor children should be awarded to the domestic violence victim in appropriate cases. Courts may require the abusive party to pay for the child's counseling and provide documentation of payment to the court. The presumption of awarding custody to the non-abusive parent does not preclude the abusive party from seeking a modification of custody in the future.