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Battered Mothers and Child Custody
Abusing women is becoming an epidemic in the current world. Witnessing a physical assault on their mother and growing in such an environment can have a devastating impact on the growing minds of children. According to a research conducted by American Judges Association, 75 percent of child custody cases that go through intense battle between the parents involve history of domestic abuse. And interestingly, the men who perpetrate domestic violence on the mothers often contest for the custody of the child. But, there is a sharp contrast in the decisions taken by different courts with respect to battered mothers and child custody.