Sentences with phrase «domestic abuse cases where»

Essentially, a defence of self - defence can be raised in domestic abuse cases where the accused argues that they reasonably believed there was a serious threat of harm being applied against them or another person, that the act they are committing in self - defence is actually intended to be in self - defence and that the act that was committed is reasonable considering the situation.

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Some situations where a parenting class might be mandated can be in the case of child custody proceedings, visitation proceedings, divorce, or legal separation involving children, any other parental proceedings, or in cases where there is alleged or actual domestic abuse.

Funding for private family law cases is generally only available where the applicant for legal aid can show that they are a victim of domestic abuse, or where they can show that the aim of the proceedings is to protect a child at risk of abuse from a third party (such applications are in scope because of Paras 12 and 13 of Part 1 Schedule 1 of LASPO; see also Chapter 6 of the Handbook).

While Dennis v McDonald [1982] 1 All ER 590 concerned a cohabitants» case where the woman had left the jointly owned family home due to domestic abuse, it was held that man should pay an occupation rent to the woman and the appropriate method of determining the rent payable was to assess a fair rent under the Rent Act 1977 with an offset for improvements that enhanced the capital value of the property.

Ms. Kinaga began her legal career at the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, where she gained considerable first chair trial experience, first as a prosecutor specializing in domestic violence and child abuse cases, then as a civil trial attorney in the Employee Relations Section.

Particular areas of expertise: Domestic abuse cases; private law children cases particularly where there are allegations of domestic abuse and high parental conflicDomestic abuse cases; private law children cases particularly where there are allegations of domestic abuse and high parental conflicdomestic abuse and high parental conflict cases.

The President of the Family Division acknowledged the need to review the Family Court's approach to allegations of domestic abuse in cases where decisions are being made about where children are to live and who they are to spend time with.

Often, sole child custody agreements are sought in cases where domestic abuse threatens the welfare of the child.

In cases where domestic abuse or domestic violence is alleged, suspected, or present, the appointment of a Parenting Coordinator may be contraindicated.

You will see it awarded most often in cases where there is domestic violence, child abuse, or substance abuse.

Illinois courts have ordered supervised visitation in cases where the parent suffered from mental illness, and Alaska will order it in cases of domestic abuse, but only if the parent has taken some steps toward rehabilitation.

Trial divorce should be reserved for those cases where there is active domestic violence, severe drug or alcohol abuse, severe mental health disorders, and other extreme cases.

The court may order visitation in the presence of trained professionals associated with a state agency, such as family services, in cases where the parent has a history of child, domestic or substance abuse.

A: In some cases where there are concerns about child abuse or domestic violence, it is best for the children to have their time with a parent supervised by a third party.

The court can award joint custody if there are special facts in cases where there is a history of domestic abuse.