The effect of domestic violence in custody proceedings, and recommendations for Florida law
Abstract
The primary goal of the courts in deciding which parent (if any) should be awarded custody of the child is complicated by the presence of domestic violence. Children are direct and indirect victims of domestic violence. As well as the possibility of being physically injured, they are psychologically impacted by the trauma of witnessing violence in the household and may continue a cycle of violence into adulthood. States vary on the weight that is given to domestic violence as a factor in custody decisions. Judges have discretion in the options available to them in making custody determinations. Judges need to be educated on the dynamics of domestic violence to create a more informed judiciary. This paper examines the current law in Florida and gives recommendations for improvements in the way Florida handles custody of children
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Thesis Completion
2008
Semester
Spring
Advisor
Cook, Kathy
Degree
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
College
College of Health and Public Affairs
Degree Program
Legal Studies
Subjects
Dissertations, Academic -- Health and Public Affairs;Health and Public Affairs -- Dissertations, Academic
Format
Identifier
DP0022309
Language
English
Access Status
Open Access
Length of Campus-only Access
None
Document Type
Honors in the Major Thesis
Recommended Citation
Stuart, Candace, "The effect of domestic violence in custody proceedings, and recommendations for Florida law" (2008). HIM 1990-2015. 759.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/honorstheses1990-2015/759