Karen Simmons

April 07, 2023 | New York Law Journal

We are particularly appalled by the clear misunderstanding of the critical role of the Attorney for the Child (AFC) in custody and visitation proceedings.

By Karen Freedman, Dawne Mitchell, Karen Simmons and Merril Sobie

4 minute read

February 27, 2023 | New York Law Journal

In highly sensitive custody or visitation cases, children can be profoundly harmed when they are exposed to even selected portions of forensic reports, representatives from The Children's Law Center write.

By Karen Simmons and Louise Feld

3 minute read

May 18, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Two children's advocates say the issues raised by the proposed legislation are complex and its impact must be carefully considered before the legislature takes action.

By Karen Freedman and Karen Simmons

2 minute read

August 05, 2019 | New York Law Journal

If other lawyers and the judge fail to properly discharge their responsibilities, the solution lies in improving their performance, not in twisting out of shape the role and ethical responsibilities of the AFC.

By Gary Solomon, Karen J. Freedman and Karen Simmons

5 minute read

July 16, 2019 | New York Law Journal

We believe that the case law is clear regarding the role of the child and his or her attorney in custody and visitation proceedings.

By Karen Simmons, Janet Neustaetter and Louise Feld

2 minute read