Kayden’s Law
Kayden’s Law, named in memory of Kayden Mancuso, strengthens protections for children in custody cases where there is a history of abuse or domestic violence. Under this law, the Court must prioritize child safety by:
- Ensuring that custody decisions do not place a child at risk of harm.
- Requiring judges to consider evidence of abuse more thoroughly before granting unsupervised visitation or custody to an abusive parent.
- Mandating judicial training on domestic violence, child abuse, and trauma.
If abuse is a concern in your case, it is critical to provide the Court with all relevant documentation, including police reports, protection from abuse (PFA) orders, and other evidence of harm or risk to the child.