Reform of child custody law: How should courts deal with violent fathers?
More protection against violence, more participation for children: The Ministry of Justice is planning a reform in family law. Some experts warn that this could create new problems.
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- The Ministry of Justice is planning a reform of child protection law to provide more protection from violence and the participation of children.
- However, experts express concerns about possible new problems.
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The Ministry of Justice is planning a reform of family law in order to increase protection against violence and strengthen the participation of children.
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Reform of child custody law How should courts deal with violent fathers?
More protection against violence, more participation for children: The Ministry of Justice is planning a reform in family law. Some experts warn that this could create new problems.
By Heike Klovert
September 26, 2026, 12:27 p.m
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- What specific changes does the draft envisage?
- What problems exactly do the experts fear?
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This article was originally published by Spiegel Deutschland.
