Domestic violence can have a huge impact on your life, including custody of your child. If a protective order is granted the court can give temporary child custody to the party bringing the accusations.  You can file a custody lawsuit for a judge to decide what the best interest of the child is.  It’s important to move quickly to protect your rights as a parent. If you are subject to a domestic violence protective order and have questions about your custodial rights, please give one of our family law attorneys at Dummit Fradin a call.