WISCONSIN Part 27

Can a parent who committed violence get custody or visitation?

It is possible, yes. In general, the court will assume that joint legal custody between both parents is in the best interest of the child.* However, if there is a history of inter-spousal battery or domestic violence, the court will NOT assume that joint legal custody is in the best interest of the child.** However, the abusive parent can still try to overcome the judge’s assumption by proving to the judge that he should be awarded joint custody or even sole custody.