Permits court to order counseling for children in households with domestic violence in appropriate cases; establishes presumption of award of custody to domestic violence victim in appropriate cases.

This New Jersey bill would require courts to order counseling for children exposed to domestic violence in their household and establish a presumption that custody of minor children should be awarded to the non-abusive parent in domestic violence cases. Courts can order the abusive parent to pay for the child's counseling and require proof of payment. The bill also includes provisions for restraining orders, firearm restrictions, and other protections for domestic violence victims. These changes aim to prioritize child safety and victim protection in domestic violence cases.