Daniel Pollack

August 23, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Understanding Parent-Child Contact Problems in Family Law Cases

The resist-refuse dynamic may have long-lasting negative effects on family function and healthy interaction within the family.

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

7 minute read

August 21, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

The Role of a Forensic Psychiatrist in Committing a Sexually Violent Predator

"Mental health professionals must rely not only on their clinical judgment, but on a thorough forensic evaluation in each case," write Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack.

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

6 minute read

August 14, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Can a Prosecutor's Closing Argument Undermine a Sexual Grooming Conviction?

"In the recent case of 'Sanchez v. State,' the First District Court of Appeals recently issued a memorandum opinion in which the appellate court addresses what constitutes sufficient evidence of sexual grooming," write Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack.

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

9 minute read

August 09, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Is It Time for Mandatory Cameras in Family Court?

Would implementation of audiovisual recordings in child custody evaluations serve as valuable precedent, demonstrating that increased transparency can coexist with professional integrity in family law matters? There's lots to think about.

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

10 minute read

August 07, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Is Drug Abuse Alone Enough to Terminate Parental Rights?

"The intricate relationship between poverty, substance abuse and termination of parental rights forms a complex and often devastating cycle," write columnists Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack.

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

8 minute read

August 05, 2024 | The Recorder

Calif. Schools Prohibited From Notifying Parents of Child's Gender Identity: Legal Questions Remain

This bill will become California law in January 2025, and inevitably, other states may follow this trend and adopt similar bills. Whether one supports or opposes the new California legislation, numerous legal questions are bound to arise.

By Virginia E. Griffin and Daniel Pollack

8 minute read

July 31, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

The Legal Profession Needs Some Bullying Prevention and Intervention Strategies

"The distinction between bullying behavior and proper advocacy in the courthouse hinges on respect, professionalism and adherence to ethical standards," write Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack.

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

6 minute read

July 26, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

Navigating the Complexities of Divorce: What Family Lawyers Wish Their Clients Knew

"Navigating a divorce is akin to navigating a death," write Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack. Here they offer ways to manage the process.

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

10 minute read

July 15, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

CPS Workers Are Exhausted—and It's Affecting the Legal Rights of Children

Since "Child Protection Service workers ... comprise the essential frontline of the child protection system, their emotional exhaustion can quickly affect a negative domino series of consequences," write Daniel Pollack and Elisa Reiter.

By Daniel Pollack and Elisa Reiter

6 minute read

July 05, 2024 | Daily Business Review

'Concept Creep' in Family Law: What Is It and How Should You Address It?

Be aware of the phenomenon of concept creep. Implement appropriate safeguards. The family law system can better serve the needs of divorcing families and protect the well-being of children while upholding the principles of fairness and due process if everyone understands that one definition may not hold for all applications of one concept.

By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack

6 minute read

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