Author: Hawaii. Family Court (1st Circuit)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Courts
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
The Family Court : Its Goals and Role
Author: Hawaii. Family Court (1st Circuit)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Courts
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
D. C. Family Court
Author: U S Government Accountability Office (GPublisher: BiblioGov
ISBN: 9781289163266
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
The District of Columbia Family Act of 2001 was enacted to (1) redesignate the Family Division of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia as the Family Court of the Superior Court, (2) recruit trained and experienced judges to serve in the Family Court, and (3) promote consistency and efficiency in the assignment of judges to the Family Court and in its consideration of actions and proceedings. GAO found the Superior Court made progress in planning the transition of its Family Division to a Family Court, but some challenges remain. The transition requires the timely completion of a series of interdependent plans to obtain and renovate physical space for the court and its functions. Adequate space may not be available to support the additional judges the Family Court needs. Furthermore, the development of the Integrated Justice Information System will be critical for the Family Court's operational effectiveness, its ability to evaluate its performance, and to meet the judicial goals mandated by the Family Court Act.
Divorced from Reality
Author: Jane C. MurphyPublisher: NYU Press
ISBN: 1479842206
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
Over the past thirty years, there has been a dramatic shift in the way the legal system approaches and resolves family disputes. Traditionally, family law dispute resolution was based on an “adversary” system: two parties and their advocates stood before a judge who determined which party was at fault in a divorce and who would be awarded the rights in a custody dispute. Now, many family courts are opting for a “problem-solving” model in which courts attempt to resolve both legal and non-legal issues. At the same time, American families have changed dramatically. Divorce rates have leveled off and begun to drop, while the number of children born and raised outside of marriage has increased sharply. Fathers are more likely to seek an active role in their children’s lives. While this enhanced paternal involvement benefits children, it also increases the likelihood of disputes between parents. As a result, the families who seek legal dispute resolution have become more diverse and their legal situations more complex. In Divorced from Reality, Jane C. Murphy and Jana B. Singer argue that the current "problem solving" model fails to address the realities of today's families. The authors suggest that while today’s dispute resolution regime may represent an improvement over its more adversary predecessor, it is built largely around the model of a divorcing nuclear family with lawyers representing all parties—a model that fits poorly with the realities of today's disputing families. To serve the families it is meant to help, the legal system must adapt and reshape itself.
Document Retrieval Index
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Criminal justice, Administration of
Languages : en
Pages : 886
Book Description
Evidence-Informed Interventions for Court-Involved Families
Author: Lyn R. GreenbergPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 019069324X
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Children at the center of high conflict divorce and/or child protection cases face increased risks to both current and future health and adjustment. There is a growing research base regarding these risks and the coping abilities that children need for successful adjustment, but training gaps and poorly structured services continue to be serious problems. The specific characteristics of these families, and risks faced by these children, underscore the importance of treatment, psychoeducation, and other services adapted to this population Evidence-Informed Interventions for Court-Involved Families provides a critical, research-informed analysis of the core factors to include when developing child-centered approaches to therapy and other family interventions, both in a formal treatment setting and promoting healthy engagement with the other systems and activities critical to children's daily lives. This book addresses common problems, obstacles, and the backdrop of support from other professionals or the court, which may be necessary for successful intervention. An international team of renowned authors provide chapters covering a variety of service models and draw on a wide range of relevant research addressing the legal context, central issues for treatment and other services, and specialized issues such as trauma, family violence, parent-child contact problems, and children with special needs. The book assembles in one place the best of what is known about intervention for court-involved families, along with practical guidance for using relevant research, understanding its limitations, and matching service plans to families' needs. It will be an essential resource for all mental health professionals evaluating or providing services to these families, and to the lawyers and judges seeking a better understanding of what works for these families.
FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin
Author: United States. Federal Bureau of InvestigationPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
Children, Courts, and Custody
Author: Andrew SchepardPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521529303
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
Sample Text
Two Adventures with Mom and Dad
Author: Kelly Chang RickertPublisher:
ISBN: 9781735261829
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Two Adventures With Mom and Dad is a children's book about divorce. The book introduces young children to the concept of divorce and separation. The author, family law attorney Kelly Chang Rickert, and illustrator Tanya Campbell encourages separating parents to read this book together to their child.
FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin
Author: D.C. Family Court
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Domestic relations courts
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description