December 10, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
Opining on Sexual Abuse in a Nursing HomeWhen a nursing resident is alleged to have been sexually abused and a lawsuit follows, a key person for plaintiff attorneys to retain is a competent expert witness. Naturally, that person must be properly credentialed and have the requisite experience. But there's more.
By Elisa M. Reiter and Daniel Pollack
9 minute read
November 29, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Interviewing and Deposing Survivors of Sexual Crimes Who Have Intellectual DisabilitiesTo be effective advocates, attorneys must be properly trained to interview and depose this survivor population.
By Daniel Pollack and Helene M. Weiss
5 minute read
November 23, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
Applying Federal Rules of Evidence to Sexual Abuse Cases Can Be a Nuanced UndertakingOne takeaway from this case: The responsibility of every court is to ensure that subtlety and clarity are not lost in the shadows of procedure.
By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack
5 minute read
November 18, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
Terminating Parental Rights When a Child Has Special NeedsFew areas of family law are as bristling with risk and the potential for appeal as a petition to terminate parental rights. When the child involved has special needs, the child may be particularly imperiled if proper parental supervision is missing.
By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack
9 minute read
November 12, 2021 | National Law Journal
What Attorneys Need to Know About Crime Against Persons With DisabilitiesIn comparison to the general population, individuals with disabilities are at greater risk of abuse and tend to be abused more frequently and for longer periods of time. By presenting alarming data, attorneys can assist in developing best practices and techniques to aid these victims.
By Katheryn Goldman, Michaela Medved, and Daniel Pollack
4 minute read
November 10, 2021 | New York Law Journal
How Child Sexual Abuse Survivors Can Inadvertently Get Victimized TwiceThe key question: Will the lawsuit have a net beneficial therapeutic effect or a traumatizing effect?
By Daniel Pollack and Daniel F. Monahan
7 minute read
November 04, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
Reunification Therapy: What's a Court and a Therapist to do?Children referred for reunification therapy can be described as feeling divided, torn between their parents, with polarized feelings about parents such that the children may refuse to see, visit, talk with or enjoy a real relationship with a rejected parent.
By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack
5 minute read
November 02, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
Can 'Cruel Treatment' Impact Property Division in Divorce?On the heels of two recent cases, cruel treatment allegations may find their way into many new divorce cases.
By Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack
9 minute read
October 14, 2021 | New York Law Journal
A victim of emotional abuse says, 'I'm staying in the marriage for the kids' sake.' How do you respond?Here are the responses of some very experienced family law attorneys and mental health professionals.
By Daniel Pollack
7 minute read
October 10, 2021 | Texas Lawyer
How Much Weight Does a Social Worker's Opinion Carry in Court?Social workers are often overworked and underpaid. Nonetheless, they must make time to practice to be prepared for court.
By Elisa Reiter & Daniel Pollack
7 minute read
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