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Can my abusive spouse get custody of our children? E-mail

First of all, you need to contact a domestic abuse shelter and ask for support and guidance with your marital problems, as well as make you feel safe and secure. If he does have a history of domestic violence and abuse, then you will not have to worry about your spouse getting custody. All you need to do now here is file a custody petition to the Family Court with help from your lawyer or an appointed one, if you do not have the money to pay for the attorney fees.
 
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