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<p>The family courts take the issue of domestic violence extremely seriously. Where
domestic violence is an issue in the family court, judges follow guidance in Practice
Direction 12J. This guidance makes clear that where violence or abuse is admitted
or proven, any child arrangements order must protect the safety and wellbeing of the
child and the parent with whom the child is living, and must not expose them to the
risk of further harm. In particular, the court must be satisfied that any contact
ordered with a parent who has perpetrated violence or abuse is safe and in the best
interests of the child.</p><p>Where the court does conclude that direct contact is
safe and beneficial for the child, it can impose conditions such as supervised contact
to protect the child.</p>
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