Yes — significantly. Rhode Island Family Court treats domestic violence allegations as a serious factor in custody determinations. A pending domestic violence charge can be used by the other parent to seek an emergency modification of your custody arrangement, restrict your visitation to supervised settings, or support a restraining order in Family Court. A conviction carries even greater consequences. Having attorneys who handle both criminal defense and family law — like those at Bank & Munns — ensures your strategy in both courts is coordinated from the start.
