Activist Wins 10-Year Battle to Ensure That Child Abuse Is Considered Above All Else in NY Custody Trials
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New York legislation known as 'Kyra's Law' has passed both senate and house and requires judges to consider domestic violence or child abuse charges above all else in child custody decisions, completing a decade-long campaign by a mother activist.
Law awaits governor signature; implementation details and enforcement mechanisms will determine real-world impact.
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