February 02, 2022 | Texas Lawyer
Terminating Parental Rights: How Much Does a Child's Voice Matter?In a 2019 article, the authors conclude that: "First, according to the 2016 estimate, 1 in 100 U.S. children will experience the termination of parental rights by age 18."
By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack
11 minute read
January 24, 2022 | Texas Lawyer
The No Surprises Act: Practical Implications for Health and Mental Health ProfessionalsThe No Surprises Act dictates that the arbiter chooses the offer closest to the median in network rate, unless there is additional information that shows that the in-network rate is inappropriate.
By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack
6 minute read
January 10, 2022 | Texas Lawyer
Juvenile Sex Offender Registration: Applying the 'Learned Treatise' Exception to the Hearsay RuleWhat's 'fair' for a juvenile offender who is over the age of 14 and who may be required to register as a sexual offender? The juvenile court wields great power in such cases, and a juvenile offender may carry the onus of being a predator long into adulthood, when warranted.
By Elisa M. Reiter and Daniel Pollack
7 minute read
January 05, 2022 | Texas Lawyer
State Courts are Refining the Concept of 'Psychological Parent'In an era where it takes a village to raise a child, should Congress and State legislators take further action to assure that psychological parents also have legal rights?
By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack
15 minute read
January 04, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Might Decriminalizing Sex Work Have Unintended Consequences on Children?Whatever one's opinion regarding legalizing prostitution might be, and however well-intentioned the two pieces of proposed legislation are, might they inadvertently force sex work further into the shadows and thereby expose children to exploitation?
By Daniel Pollack, Helene M. Weiss and Amy Mathieu
8 minute read
December 28, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Pushing Contempt in Domestic Violence CasesAttorneys should seek to have a good rapport with a judge except where it interferes with appropriate, zealous advocacy. It is better to have a judge's respect for proper advocacy than to be thought of as "nice."
By Toby Kleinman and Daniel Pollack
5 minute read
December 22, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Changing Attorneys Once Divorce Proceedings Have StartedThere are times when clients change their attorney multiple times or the adversary attempts to use changes of attorney against the litigant in a negative or derogatory fashion. Why does this happen and what can be done?
By Toby Kleinman and Daniel Pollack
5 minute read
December 17, 2021 | New York Law Journal
The Importance of Gatekeeping in Social Services: A Legal and Policy PerspectiveThe upgrading of social service gatekeeping standards must be both a priority and ongoing process focused on ensuring the health, safety and well-being of these vulnerable citizens.n
By Ian Bauer and Daniel Pollack
6 minute read
December 15, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
Could Hiding Income to Avoid Paying Child Support Constitute Child Neglect?Whether or not hiding income results in formal child neglect charges, parents need to support their children by providing them with financial support, or face the consequences.
By Elisa M. Reiter and Daniel Pollack
6 minute read
December 13, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
Smoothing Out Legal Co-Parenting Pitfalls During HolidaysAs an attorney, the single best piece of advice you can give your client is this: If the client anticipates a legal dispute or disagreement with their former partner, try to iron it out now.
By Elisa M. Reiter and Daniel Pollack
3 minute read
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