How Domestic Assault Charges Can Affect Child Custody and Parenting Time

Frizwoods Llc24 Jan, 2026Legal

When charges of domestic assault enter the picture, the legal consequences extend far beyond the criminal courtroom. For parents, perhaps the most difficult and confusing consequence is with respect to child custody and visitation. Before a verdict is even entered with regard to findings of guilt or innocence, a mere allegation can change all that and radically affect visitation with the child.