The following excerpt is from C. B. v. J. U., 2004 NY Slip Op 51181(U) (NY 9/21/2004), 2004 NY Slip Op 51181(U) (N.Y. 2004):
The existence of domestic violence is a factor that must be considered by the court with respect of decision making determinations, and mitigates against an award of either joint custody, "zones of responsibility" or any other form of shared custody. Samala v. Samala, 309 AD2d 798, 765 N.Y.S.2d 523 (2d Dept. 2003).
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