Sentences with phrase «include domestic violence protections»

These rights include domestic violence protections, inheritance tax exemptions, benefits for social security and pension, inclusion of both partners in tenancy contracts, next of kin rights, and the right to apply for responsibility for a partner's children.

These rights include domestic violence protections, inheritance tax exemptions, benefits for social security and pension, inclusion of both partners in tenancy contracts, next of kin rights, and the right to apply for responsibility for a partner's children.

Not exact matches

Among them are the rights to: bullet joint parenting; bullet joint adoption; bullet joint foster care, custody, and visitation (including non-biological parents); bullet status as next - of - kin for hospital visits and medical decisions where one partner is too ill to be competent; bullet joint insurance policies for home, auto and health; bullet dissolution and divorce protections such as community property and child support; bullet immigration and residency for partners from other countries; bullet inheritance automatically in the absence of a will; bullet joint leases with automatic renewal rights in the event one partner dies or leaves the house or apartment; bullet inheritance of jointly - owned real and personal property through the right of survivorship (which avoids the time and expense and taxes in probate); bullet benefits such as annuities, pension plans, Social Security, and Medicare; bullet spousal exemptions to property tax increases upon the death of one partner who is a co-owner of the home; bullet veterans» discounts on medical care, education, and home loans; joint filing of tax returns; bullet joint filing of customs claims when traveling; bullet wrongful death benefits for a surviving partner and children; bullet bereavement or sick leave to care for a partner or child; bullet decision - making power with respect to whether a deceased partner will be cremated or not and where to bury him or her; bullet crime victims» recovery benefits; bullet loss of consortium tort benefits; bullet domestic violence protection orders; bullet judicial protections and evidentiary immunity; bullet and more...

As with married couples, civil partners are subject to a legal framework of rights and obligations in a wide range of areas including taxation and benefits, maintenance and parental responsibility, inheritance of tenancy agreements, hospital visiting rights, protection from domestic violence and immigration and nationality issues.

In October, Cuomo signed legislation providing greater protection for domestic violence survivors, including strengthening order - of - protection laws.

Women deserve equal rights including wage equality, stronger domestic violence protections, freedom of choice and an end to sexual assault on our campuses.»

The Act includes pay equity and added protections for domestic violence victims, but Senate Republicans opposed one aspect of the plan which they claim would expand abortion rights.

Not anymore,» Cuomo said after unveiling the agenda that included protections for domestic violence victims, greater penalties for human trafficking, and a measure that would make Roe v. Wade part of New York law.

Women deserve equal rights including wage equality, stronger domestic violence protections, freedom of choice and an end to sexual assault on our campuses,» she added.

In addition to addressing issues of pregnancy discrimination and sexual harassment, the plan includes further protections for domestic violence victims, stronger laws against human trafficking, and, what has become a controversial part of the agenda, the Reproductive Health Act.

At 1:30 p.m., the Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications will meet to discuss various amendments to public service and general business law - including an act in relation to requiring companies to allow victims of domestic violence to cancel contracts when there is a permanent order of protection in place.

Backing the 25 year jail term for rapists, the Governor, decked in a red t - shirt with inscriptions including «I Say No To Rape», «Stop Domestic Violence», among others, said it was time to take the fight one step further by amending the Protection against Domestic Violence Law, 2007 and also come up with strict punitive measures that would serve as a deterrent to perpetrators of such act.

The Senate GOP in 2013 passed nine of the 10 points in Cuomo's women's equality agenda, including a provision to strengthen orders of protections for domestic violence victims.

Assistance to obtain legal protection from domestic violence and help with other needs including accessing support services.

The HSUS is working to pass the PAWS Act, federal legislation that includes protections for the pets of domestic violence victims.

This bill will help protect battered partners and their pets by extending current federal domestic violence protections to include pets, and authorizing grant money to help domestic violence shelters accommodate pets (currently, only 3 percent of these shelters allow pets) or arrange for pet shelter.

HABRI urges passage of H.R. 909, Pet and Women Safety Act, which would expand federal law to include protections for pets of domestic violence victims and establish a federal grant program that will help ensure that victims have access to safe shelters for their pets.

This document lists the states that include pets in domestic violence protection orders with links to the actual statutes.

Keys areas of focus include domestic violence, gay / lesbian rights, housing, environmental protection, disability rights, health care, prisoners» rights, voting rights, immigration / political asylum, taxation, and education / charter schools.

If you are in a «domestic» relationship (which could include someone you're dating or anyone you're living with, even a platonic roommate situation), you might need a protection order against domestic violence from the family court.

Legal aid certificates are still only available for the most serious legal matters, including charges where a jail sentence is likely, child protection or domestic violence issues and immigration and refugee matters.

Domestic violence charges include not only domestic assault charges, but also every degree of felony assault, misdemeanor assault (gross misdemeanor and simple misdemeanor assault), «terroristic threats,» interference with an emergency call (interference with a 911 call), criminal sexual conduct, child neglect, child endangerment, child abuse, stalking and harassment crimes, violation of an Order for Protection (OFP), or violation of a Harassment Restraining OrdeDomestic violence charges include not only domestic assault charges, but also every degree of felony assault, misdemeanor assault (gross misdemeanor and simple misdemeanor assault), «terroristic threats,» interference with an emergency call (interference with a 911 call), criminal sexual conduct, child neglect, child endangerment, child abuse, stalking and harassment crimes, violation of an Order for Protection (OFP), or violation of a Harassment Restraining Ordedomestic assault charges, but also every degree of felony assault, misdemeanor assault (gross misdemeanor and simple misdemeanor assault), «terroristic threats,» interference with an emergency call (interference with a 911 call), criminal sexual conduct, child neglect, child endangerment, child abuse, stalking and harassment crimes, violation of an Order for Protection (OFP), or violation of a Harassment Restraining Order (HRO).

Pearl deals with all aspects of immigration, including asylum, humanitarian protection, settlement (including victims of domestic violence) and unaccompanied minors.

Our Lasting Solutions Family Law Program supports families experiencing sexual and domestic violence by providing legal education and help, including orders of protection, divorce and child custody.

If you are in a «domestic» relationship (which could include someone you're dating or living with, even a platonic roommate situation), you might need a protection order against domestic violence from the family court.

In pursuing our goal to improve the conditions of our general client population through family law assistance, the CLSMF Family Law attorneys focus mainly on assisting domestic violence clients in obtaining injunctions for protection, initiation of Dissolution of Marriage actions, and custody litigation (including custody jurisdictional challenges and relief in cases of child abduction).

«As needed» new courses, many developed with the NJI, included: the first course in Canada designed to teach judges communication skills; a judgment writing course; the first child protection program; courses on managing domestic violence cases; special programs to teach leadership and management skills to judges assuming the administrative roles within the Court; and a «family law primer» for Criminal Court judges who periodically sit in Family Court.

Key areas we address on a pro bono basis include domestic violence, LGBTQ rights, housing, environmental protection, disability rights, health care, prisoners» rights, voting rights, immigration / political asylum, taxation, and education / charter schools.

Unlike the civil protection order legislation in some other Canadian jurisdictions (see e.g. BC, Manitoba, and Nunavut), and contrary to the recommendation of the Alberta Law Reform Institute (Protection Against Domestic Abuse at 54 - 55), the PAFVA does not include emotional or financial abuse in its definition of familyprotection order legislation in some other Canadian jurisdictions (see e.g. BC, Manitoba, and Nunavut), and contrary to the recommendation of the Alberta Law Reform Institute (Protection Against Domestic Abuse at 54 - 55), the PAFVA does not include emotional or financial abuse in its definition of familyProtection Against Domestic Abuse at 54 - 55), the PAFVA does not include emotional or financial abuse in its definition of family violence.

Sally has provided technical assistance, trainings, and facilitation to groups on local, state, and national levels and has co-authored a number of publications including The U Visa: Obtaining Status for Immigrant Victims of Crime (ILRC), The VAWA Manual: Immigration Relief for Abused Immigrants (ILRC), Immigration Benchbook for Juvenile and Family Court Judges (ILRC), and Application of Protection Remedies for Victims of Domestic Abuse, Human Trafficking, and Crime under U.S. Law to Persons Physically Present in the U.S. Territories (Family Violence Prevention Fund).

These include being called up for military service, in response to a repair concern the landlord isn't working to remedy, the protections for domestic violence survivors, and if a neighbor threatens the tenant with a deady weapon and is arrested for it.

These include protections and obligations across areas such as protection of the couple's shared home, next of kin, domestic violence, residential tenancies, succession, refugee law, pensions, taxation, maintenance, social welfare and immigration.

(c) If there is a history of domestic violence, the court shall order safeguards to protect the safety of the participants, including, but not limited to, adherence to all provisions of an injunction for protection or conditions of bail, probation, or a sentence arising from criminal proceedings.

These include Protection Orders, Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs) and Domestic Violence Orders (DVOs).

Issues addressed include the overlap between child maltreatment and domestic violence, modifying child protective practice with families experiencing domestic violence, enhancing caseworker safety and support in complex child protection cases, and building collaborative responses for families experiencing domestic violence.

An injunction for protection against domestic violence issued pursuant to s. 741.30 for a parent as the petitioner which is in effect at the time of the court proceeding shall be one means of demonstrating sufficient evidence that the parent is a victim of domestic violence or is about to become the victim of an act of domestic violence, as defined in s. 741.28, and shall exempt the parent from this section, including the requirement to post a bond or other security.

(e) Either party has had a history of domestic violence as either a victim or perpetrator, child abuse or child neglect evidenced by criminal history, including but not limited to, arrest, an injunction for protection against domestic violence issued after notice and hearing under s. 741.30, medical records, affidavits, or any other relevant information;

My past experience includes employment as a domestic violence counselor and advocate, a child protection worker, a targeted case manager and an in home therapist for children at risk for out of home placement.

Unfortunately, every leading GOP candidate has advocated for a repeal to the ACA, including its protections against being charged more for being a woman or being denied coverage for preexisting conditions that in the past even included domestic violence abuse — many, such as Carly Fiorina, Marco Rubio, and Ted Cruz, have specifically targeted access to no - copay birth control.

Vulnerabilities include intergenerational disadvantage or unemployment or chronic health, families experiencing domestic violence, financial stress, housing instability, food security issues, mental health or emotional functioning issues, substance or alcohol abuse or family involvement with the child protection system.

The Bill will deliver a comprehensive set of protections, rights and obligations for same - sex couples across a wide range of areas including home protections, pensions, taxation, maintenance, next of kin, social welfare, domestic violence, inheritance, enduring power of attorney and creation of joint tenancies.

For more than 38 years, Mr. Colman has focused exclusively on family law issues, including alimony and spousal support, children's rights, child protection law, custody and visitation, domestic violence and neglect, paternity, and prenuptial agreements.

They help in a number of situations including child wellbeing and protection, domestic and family violence, homelessness and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.