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My Child's Other Parent Has Been Abusive to Me and/or Our Children. What Kind of Parenting Plan Will Help Us Stay Safe?

You may want to talk with a lawyer to find out the best legal way for you to proceed. Click here to find more help.

You might also talk to your mediator about parenting plans that include:

• Supervised visitation and/or
• Safe places to drop off or pick up the children.

To learn more about child custody mediation when your child's other parent has been abusive, click here.

For more ideas on how to stay safe, visit the domestic violence safety planning section of the Self-Help Center.

In an abusive situation, it may help to have a restraining order. Click here to learn how a restraining order can help you.

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