Sentences with phrase «role in family court»

The judge plays a critical role in family court and how open they are to hearing from someone who has generally not been involved in the case up to the point of their testimony.

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Not only did they play a prominent role in the imperial court, they also rose to positions of high standing in the church, in the army, in civil administration, and in wealthy private families.

Woozles: Their Role in Custody Law Reform, Parenting Plans, and Family Court.

Now Dr Linda Nielsen of Wake Forest University, North Carolina, enters the fray with Woozles: Their role in custody law reform, parenting plans and family court (3).

The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS) has the role of championing children's best interests in the family court system — so if you end up in court fighting for custody of your child, or if the local authority takes out care proceedings, a CAFCASS social worker will be assigned to theFamily Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS) has the role of championing children's best interests in the family court system — so if you end up in court fighting for custody of your child, or if the local authority takes out care proceedings, a CAFCASS social worker will be assigned to the Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS) has the role of championing children's best interests in the family court system — so if you end up in court fighting for custody of your child, or if the local authority takes out care proceedings, a CAFCASS social worker will be assigned to thefamily court system — so if you end up in court fighting for custody of your child, or if the local authority takes out care proceedings, a CAFCASS social worker will be assigned to the court system — so if you end up in court fighting for custody of your child, or if the local authority takes out care proceedings, a CAFCASS social worker will be assigned to the court fighting for custody of your child, or if the local authority takes out care proceedings, a CAFCASS social worker will be assigned to the case.

Now, they're becoming insistent that their role be respected in family court and that the traditional stereotypes have to go,» says Joe Cordell, co-founder of a St. Louis - based law firm whose website notes its «dedication to leveling the playing field for men in family law cases.»

Woozles: Their role in custody law reform, parenting plans, and family court.

In Iowa, if a couple (married or unmarried) has children in the family under the age of eighteen, the courts will play a role in making decisions related to child custodIn Iowa, if a couple (married or unmarried) has children in the family under the age of eighteen, the courts will play a role in making decisions related to child custodin the family under the age of eighteen, the courts will play a role in making decisions related to child custodin making decisions related to child custody.

In custody cases, most states» family courts allow a preference for the parent who can demonstrate that he or she was a child's primary caretaker during the course of marriage, or assumed that role in general if the parents are unmarrieIn custody cases, most states» family courts allow a preference for the parent who can demonstrate that he or she was a child's primary caretaker during the course of marriage, or assumed that role in general if the parents are unmarriein general if the parents are unmarried.

«We are talking about a two - court structure, but we're still trying to figure out a way to balance the role of judges in these cases as well as the district attorneys» role,» he said, adding, «There would be family court for the less serious cases and a youth court for the more serious cases.

That a significant number of troubled youths who pass through Family Court are minorities suggests that a role model in what is now an all - white judiciary could be an asset.

Sprinkled around the crowd were Republicans, like onetime mayoral candidate Jean Jacobs, and Gallo's grass roots supporters, like the young men he'd represented in his role as a part - time Family Court attorney.

«For the past half century, Family Court has played a vital role in resolving issues that so deeply affect children, parents and caregivers,» said New York State Bar Association President Seymour W. James, Jr. (The Legal Aid Society in New York City).

However, counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Rotimi Jacobs, SAN, told the court that «Bafarawa, his son and their family company, Dalhatu Investment Limited, were properly joined with Dasuki, Bashiru Yuguda and Shuaibu Salisu for their joint roles in the diversion of $ 2.1 billion arms funds»

«The task force is more than justified, more than earns its keep and plays a vital role in keeping the system on its toes,» said former Family Court Judge Gregory J. Blass, who chaired the task force until it ended in 2011.

The paper published a piece yesterday about a domestic violence case in Bronx Family Court that involved one of Gov. David Paterson's top aides, and raised a number of questions about what role the governor might have played in the mess.

Malden is probably a little over the top in his role, but the movie gets a little more interesting as he courts and then weds Colbert, bringing her and Donahue into the family and hiring Donahue.

In one particular group, I have received a certain amount of kickback when I suggest that lawyers should play a larger role at the front end of family law disputes, in order to steer as many of those disputes away from court as possiblIn one particular group, I have received a certain amount of kickback when I suggest that lawyers should play a larger role at the front end of family law disputes, in order to steer as many of those disputes away from court as possiblin order to steer as many of those disputes away from court as possible.

The court's role in family restructuring is to identify services and craft solutions that are appropriate for long - term stability and that minimize the need for subsequent court action.

Kleinbard has represented the City of Philadelphia in various matters, including in connection with its role in the development of the Family Court Building.

That said, the family courts do recognise the important role that grandparents have to play in their grandchildren's lives.

Part of the problem for participatory fathers, though, is that their role in the family is essentially a revocable parole, in that courts that have not adapted to the new realities: judges can — and all too frequently do — turn them into Mr. Every - Other - Weekend, no matter how extensive their former role in the family, results which seem to be coming from both the traditionalist and modern progressive sides of the bench.

For me, by far the most intriguing story in the Review involved The Legal Reader's possible role in the apprehension of Darren Mack, a family court litigant accused of murdering his wife and shooting the judge assigned to his case.

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently had the opportunity to review a lawyer's role in the collaborative process when the husband in a family law matter (Mr. Elliott) brought a motion to have the lawyer acting for his ex removed as solicitor of record.

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 determinatioIn 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 determinatioin 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 determinatioin 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 determinatioin 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 determinatioin 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.

Those who've been following the recent legal news will have seen the remarkable disagreement between Dominic Grieve the Attorney General and the Home Secretary Theresa May on the role of the Strasbourg Court, with reference to a tabloid created fictitious story about a refugee claimant who established a claim by having a cat in the family.

Some lawyers are uncomfortable with the role switcheroo, something they say the Family Law Rules have rightly barred in the court system.

Westmoreland - Traoré also noted that as more people are now representing themselves in court, «there may be a role for graduates from law school in assisting those who are unrepresented,» whether their cases are related to family law, personal injury or other areas.

We'll hear about her role in drafting the court's opinions, as well as her current challenge: reentering law practice after taking time off for her family.

This fact in and of itself does not sit well with family members because in these type of claims the family members, the insurance companies and the courts really end up dissecting the role of the deceased in the family unit.

Then came Edgerton v Edgerton and Shaikh [2012] EWCA Civ 181, [2012] All ER (D) 172 (Feb) in which Lord Neuberger MR again — in passing, only, on this occasion — consigned a family lawyer's assumption to the same dustbin as «Hildebrand rules»: «[36][The judge below] thought that, as the court in the ancillary relief proceedings had an inquisitorial, or quasi-inquisitorial (as Thorpe LJ put it in Parra v Parra [2002] EWCA Civ 1886, para 22), role, the normal rules as to issue estoppel did not apply.

«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 family law primer» for Criminal Court judges who periodically sit in Family Family Court.

Perhaps this distinction is why some courts might be tempted to try to re-cast a spouse's entitlement, to maximize the possibility that his or her valid family law - related claim against the bankrupt spouse — essentially in creditor / debtor roles — will be more likely to be preserved and enforced after the bankruptcy.

To understand why it matters, it is important to appreciate the broad discretion family court judges are afforded and the role credibility plays in shaping their decisions / rulings.

Eleanor played a significant role, through legal research, and drafting, in respect of responding to an application for permission to appeal to the Court of Appeal in Seddon v Oldham Council [2015] EWHC 2609 (Fam): a Human Rights Act claim in which Mr Justice Peter Jackson declared that family life between a birth mother and an adopted child is terminated upon the making of an adoption order.

The Judicial Studies Degree provides a formal academic setting in which trial judges or juvenile and family court judges can integrate technical studies of the judiciary with more academic ones in an effort to provide an intellectual assessment of the role of the American judiciary.

The Court of Appeal further found that the trial judge made orders that went beyond the role of a judge in under the Family Law Act.

In terms of openness, the media obviously has a critical role to play and has argued that it should have unfettered access to the family courts as a watchdog or «proxy for the public».

The focus here is on matters relating to children, but the consultation paper recognises the family courts» role in resolving financial issues and the far - reaching effects of their decisions.

This section explains the different roles that social work professionals can take in family court cases.

Instead, I recommend seriously redesigning family court into a Family Transition Center, which provides structure and accountability in a non-adversarial manner to assist families and individuals seeking to change their relationships and / or their behavior, and a role for a non-adversarial family court judge for managing those few families for which it is necefamily court into a Family Transition Center, which provides structure and accountability in a non-adversarial manner to assist families and individuals seeking to change their relationships and / or their behavior, and a role for a non-adversarial family court judge for managing those few families for which it is neceFamily Transition Center, which provides structure and accountability in a non-adversarial manner to assist families and individuals seeking to change their relationships and / or their behavior, and a role for a non-adversarial family court judge for managing those few families for which it is necefamily court judge for managing those few families for which it is necessary.

Today's focus is on the role of the court, and what they generally look for in family law cases involving PA..

Family and juvenile courts play a key role in out - of - home care practice, as they must approve all removals of children and case plans for children and families.

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently had the opportunity to review a lawyer's role in the collaborative process when the husband in a family law matter (Mr. Elliott) brought a motion to have the lawyer acting for his ex removed as solicitor of record.

Role of Foster Parents in Family Court (PDF - 275 KB) Children's Law Center of South Carolina (2014) Provides guidance to foster parents concerning their rights and responsibilities during protective custody and permanency planning hearings.

In the family court context, the consulting psychologists hired by parents or the guardians ad litem and custody evaluators assigned by the court play a pivotal role in protecting children's interestIn the family court context, the consulting psychologists hired by parents or the guardians ad litem and custody evaluators assigned by the court play a pivotal role in protecting children's interestin protecting children's interests.

In addition to her role as mediator, she serves as custody conciliator for Montgomery County, PA family court.

Following the birth, there remains a role for family courts to play in setting legal parameters that protect the safety of unmarried mothers and their children through supervised visitation arrangements and legal enforcement services.

Those courts are principally the Family Court of Australia, the Family Court of Western Australia and the Federal Magistrates Court («the Family Law Courts») although, particularly in rural areas, Local or Magistrates Courts also play a significantcourts are principally the Family Court of Australia, the Family Court of Western Australia and the Federal Magistrates Court («the Family Law Courts») although, particularly in rural areas, Local or Magistrates Courts also play a significantCourts») although, particularly in rural areas, Local or Magistrates Courts also play a significantCourts also play a significant role.

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