Dallas, TX asked in Domestic Violence and Child Custody for Texas

Q: I need a precedent where an abused woman did not lose her children. How do I find?

2 Lawyer Answers
Rahlita D. Thornton
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Rahlita D. Thornton
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  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Houston, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: An abused woman should not lose her children just because she was abused. Good luck in your case.

Kiele Linroth Pace
Kiele Linroth Pace
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  • Domestic Violence Lawyer
  • Austin, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: You have a duty to provide your children with a safe and secure home. If you are not doing enough to prevent violence in the home then someone might attempt to modify custody. Hire a local Family Law attorney who has experience dealing with child custody issues.

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