Protects a parent who is a victim of domestic violence from having children removed from their custody if they reported the abuse.

This bill, known as "Melinda's Law," aims to protect parents who are victims of domestic violence from having their children removed from their custody if they report the abuse. It amends the Family Court Act to include provisions that consider whether a parent subjected to domestic violence reported the incident. If the court finds that the parent is not neglectful or abusive towards the child, it may award custody to the non-abusive parent if it is in the child's best interest.

Protects a parent who is a victim of domestic violence from having children removed from their custody if they reported the abuse.

This bill, known as "Melinda's Law," aims to protect parents who are victims of domestic violence from having their children removed from their custody if they report the abuse. It amends the Family Court Act to include provisions that consider whether a parent subjected to domestic violence reported the incident. If the court finds that the parent is not neglectful or abusive towards the child, it may award custody to the non-abusive parent if it is in the child's best interest.