New Jersey A854 establishes a rebuttable presumption against granting child custody if there is evidence of domestic violence, sexual assault, or.
New Jersey A854 amends child custody laws by establishing a rebuttable presumption against awarding custody or visitation rights to a parent if there is clear and convincing evidence of domestic violence, sexual assault, or endangering the welfare of a child caused by that parent. The presumption can be rebutted if the court finds that the parent does not pose a significant risk of harm to the child and that custody or visitation rights are in the child's best interest.
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