June 24, 2024 | New York Law Journal
New York State Should Act to Prevent False Reports of Child Maltreatment in Custody CasesChild protective investigations can cause real harm to children, particularly when they occur because family members fighting for custody make false…
By Louise Feld and Rachel Stanton
6 minute read
January 05, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Expediting Family Court Appeals Would Serve the Best Interests of ChildrenAttorneys from the Children's Law Center express support for a proposal outlined in a recent New York Law Journal column.
By Janet Neustaetter and Louise Feld
2 minute read
February 27, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Granting Unfettered Access to Forensic Records in Custodial Cases May Put Children in Harm's WayIn 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
November 03, 2020 | New York Law Journal
'Essential' Matters Too Narrowly Defined by Family CourtDuring the pandemic, attorneys and social workers with The Children's Law Center repeatedly have seen situations in which a physical custodian has denied a non-custodial parent significant visitation time and contact with their children. Family Court should consider "essential" matters involving prolonged and unjustified periods of separation.
By Louise Feld
5 minute read
July 16, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Case Law Regarding Role of Child Is ClearWe 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