Sentences with phrase «considers history of abuse»

A conceptual, hierarchical model that considers history of abuse, risk and protective factors, in turn, is proposed to assess families for the potential of child maltreatment.

In deciding custody, the Vermont court considers history of abuse and the impact of that abuse on the child and on the relationship between the child and the abusing parent.

This is no simple feat, considering the history of abuse that was inflicted upon him by his father, David (Hugo Weaving).

Not exact matches

I find your attitude appalling considering it's likely a significant number of women who come to you for breastfeeding support have a history of sexual abuse.

In abuse cases, the judge is required to consider any history of domestic abuse and may not consider the fact that a parent or spouse has relocated to avoid abuse.

When you consider the isolation, lack of support, history of abuse or other trauma, and, particularly in the U.S., the need for mothers to return to work almost immediately following the birth, the increase in depression rates is hardly surprising.

When sentencing an Aboriginal offender, courts must consider: (1) The unique systemic or background factors which may have played a part in bringing the particular aboriginal offender before the courts.To do this courts are to take judicial notice of such matters as the history of colonialism, displacement, and residential schools and how that history continues to translate into lower educational attainment, lower incomes, higher unemployment, higher rates of substance abuse and suicide, and higher levels of incarceration for Aboriginal peoples.

In Virginia, a court may consider any of the following factors, among others, in making a decision: The age and physical and mental condition of the child, giving due consideration to the child's changing developmental needs; the age and physical and mental condition of each parent; the relationship existing between each parent and each child, giving due consideration to the positive involvement with the child's life, the ability to accurately assess and meet the emotional, intellectual and physical needs of the child; the needs of the child, giving due consideration to other important relationships of the child, including but not limited to siblings, peers and extended family members; the role that each parent has played and will play in the future, in the upbringing and care of the child; the propensity of each parent to actively support the child's contact and relationship with the other parent, including whether a parent has unreasonably denied the other parent access to or visitation with the child; the relative willingness and demonstrated ability of each parent to maintain a close and continuing relationship with the child, and the ability of each parent to cooperate in and resolve disputes regarding matters affecting the child; the reasonable preference of the child, if the court deems the child to be of reasonable intelligence, understanding, age and experience to express such a preference; any history of family abuse; and such other factors as the court deems necessary and proper to the determination.

Factors Considered • Relationships between the children and each parent • Financial ability of each parent to provide for the child or children • Each parents home environment and whether it is safe and suitable for children • How well the child adjusts to the home, school or community environment where they will live • Both physical and mental health of both parents and child • Medical needs of the children • A history of violence by either parent • Criminal history of either parent • Abuse or neglect of the child • Parent's wishes • Children's preferences, if the child is over age 12 • Recommendations from expert witnesses

Firstly, it's important to note that life insurance companies will consider applicants with a history of alcohol abuse; however, if the applicant is an alcoholic that continues to drink, then this individual would not be eligible for life insurance.

Life insurance companies may consider applicants with a history of abuse, as long as applicant had discontinued use for, typically, a minimum of two years.

Depending on your history of documented substance abuse, you may be considered a death risk to the insurance companies.

In addition, the court might consider the emotional effect on the child or the potential physical harm if the parent plans to move in with someone who has a history of child abuse, domestic violence or substance abuse.

(b) In determining whether there has been a history of domestic violence, the court shall consider whether a party has committed an act of domestic violence as defined s. 741.28, or child abuse as defined in s. 39.01, against the other party or any member of the other party's family; engaged in a pattern of behaviors that exert power and control over the other party and that may compromise the other party's ability to negotiate a fair result; or engaged in behavior that leads the other party to have reasonable cause to believe he or she is in imminent danger of becoming a victim of domestic violence.

To determine the child's best interest, judges consider various factors, including the parents» suitability for custody, the child's psychological and emotional needs, the parents» ability to communicate, the parents» past care of the child, the child's preference, where each parent lives, the child's safety, and any history of domestic neglect or abuse.

Alabama considers factors such as the relative financial and mental stability of each parent, each parent's ability to parent the child, the attachment the child feels to each parent and any history of abuse.

Virginia law dictates factors that judges must consider in awarding custody, including the child's age and physical and mental condition, the parents» ages as well as their physical and mental conditions, the parent - child relationships, the child's relationship with siblings and extended family, each parents» history as caregiver, each parent's willingness to support the child's bond with the other parent, the child's preference, and any history of family abuse.

In deciding child custody, the court considers the best interests of the children, the wishes and concerns of the parents, the child's wishes and concerns, the child's relationship with their parents, siblings, and extended family, the child's adjustment and development at home, school, and in the community, the mental and physical health of the parents, child, and siblings, the parental history of paying child support, the parental history of abuse or neglect of any child, the denial of other parent's rights to visitation, and any parental relocation plans.

Consistent with the finding that most women with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders have histories of abuse, trauma histories can be considered the norm among women with co-occurring disorders in jail.

The judge must consider many factors, including the wishes of the children and the parents; the mental and physical health of the parties; family interactions and relationships; any history of family violence, sexual abuse, child abuse or neglect; violations of a previous visitation or child support order; or plans by either parent to move out of state.

Factors commonly considered as part of a child's best interests include each parent's willingness to foster the child's relationship with the other parent, relative parenting competence of each parent, the child's relationships with siblings and other family members, and any history of abuse or domestic violence.

For example, couples with a history of domestic abuse, couples who have struggled with substance abuse issues, and couples with extremely acrimonious relationships should probably not consider mediation.

Judges consider a number of factors when determining the best interests of a child, such as the attachment between the child and each parent, each parent's involvement with the child, any history of abuse, the child's adjustment to her environment, and stability of the environment provided by each parent.