Work group would study abuse claims in custody cases

The committee and its subcommittee would convene a work group to study custody proceedings involving credible allegations of family abuse and recommend improvements. The study would focus on Virginia juvenile and domestic relations district courts and custody cases involving credible allegations of family abuse. The work group would consider court practices, survivor resources, training, oversight, and whether credible abuse allegations should limit an alleged abuser's custody. The work group would report its findings and recommendations to the House and Senate Courts of Justice committee chairs by November 1, 2026.