A854

Establishes rebuttable presumption against granting child custody under certain circumstances; expands best interests factors; adds coercive control to domestic violence definition.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

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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Judiciary Committee
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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee