CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Custody and Visitation
......Factors Considered in Cust./Visit. Award
.........Health/Safety/Abuse/Welfare
4 Cards On This Topic:
  • Court shall consider health, safety and welfare in determining best interests of child.
  • Allegations of abuse made during custody proceeding – court's options and steps to protect child's safety during investigation.
  • No penalties for false abuse report if lawfully made.
  • Sanctions for false allegations of child abuse.