WYOMING Part 27

Can a parent who committed violence get custody or visitation?

Yes, it is possible that a parent who has committed violence will get custody or visitation. The court will consider evidence that you or your child were abused as evidence that custody or visitation may not be in the best interest of your child. If the judge does find that violence has occurred, then s/he must make an arrangement that it thinks best protects you and your children from further harm. This could include giving the abusive parent visitation, allowing the abusive parent to have only supervised visitation, or denying the abusive parent visitation altogether.