Washington SB5533 amends custody laws to consider a parent's history of domestic violence against the child's other parent.

Washington SB5533 modifies custody laws by specifying that a parent's history of domestic violence against the child's other parent is considered misconduct. This change affects custody decisions by giving courts the authority to weigh this history when determining the best interests of the child. The bill amends existing statutes to include this definition of misconduct, ensuring that domestic violence history is a factor in custody and control decisions.

Washington SB5533 amends custody laws to consider a parent's history of domestic violence against the child's other parent.

Washington SB5533 modifies custody laws by specifying that a parent's history of domestic violence against the child's other parent is considered misconduct. This change affects custody decisions by giving courts the authority to weigh this history when determining the best interests of the child. The bill amends existing statutes to include this definition of misconduct, ensuring that domestic violence history is a factor in custody and control decisions.