New York Law Journal | Letter to the Editor
By Philip Katz and Brian Zimmerman | April 16, 2023
Respectfully, Dawne Mitchell and Theresa Moser's "unartfully" worded letter to the governor as well as their most recent letter to the editor both demonstrate a lack of understanding of the present political and legal dynamics as they relate to the current battle to compel the state of New York to meet its sacred constitutional obligation to indigent adults, families and children.
New York Law Journal | Letter to the Editor
By Dawne Mitchell and Theresa Moser | April 12, 2023
Leaders of the New York City Bar Association's Council on Children clarify statements regarding potential increases in state funding to provide pay raises for 18-B attorneys and Attorney for the Child offices.
New York Law Journal | Letter to the Editor
By Erik Pitchal | April 12, 2023
From climate change to gun control, children play a leading role in social change movements, speaking out forcefully on issues that could change their lives, a Family Court judge writes.
By Andrew Denney | April 11, 2023
The summit is at 6 p.m. on April 17 at the New York City Bar Association headquarters, located at 42 W. 44th Street in Manhattan.
New York Law Journal | Letter to the Editor
By Philip Katz | April 10, 2023
A lawyer who leads a statewide group representing assigned counsel, or 18-B attorneys, takes issue with a statement contained in a Law Journal story on the state funding long-overdue pay raises for lawyers who provide representation to some of the most vulnerable New Yorkers.
By Jason Grant | April 7, 2023
Attorney for the Child offices statewide are "suffering an unprecedented crisis of underfunding" marked by "essentially flat budgets for close to twenty years," one of the letters from the city bar association to Gov. Hochul and legislative leaders says.
New York Law Journal | Letter to the Editor
By Karen Freedman, Dawne Mitchell, Karen Simmons and Merril Sobie | April 7, 2023
We are particularly appalled by the clear misunderstanding of the critical role of the Attorney for the Child (AFC) in custody and visitation proceedings.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Robert Z. Dobrish | April 4, 2023
In New York with the popularity of mental health professionals and the advent of AFCs, the appearance of guardian ad litem's or "GALs" in custody cases has diminished significantly. Unfortunately, so has the notion of due process of law.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By David I. Faust | April 3, 2023
Being the "family lawyer" can be very rewarding for attorneys. But the complexities inherent in family relationships means that lawyers need to careful consider the effect of the solutions they offer—and the ethical implications of working with clients who may have differing goals. This article discusses how to successfully navigate these issues while avoiding reputational harm.
By Alan Feigenbaum | March 27, 2023
The author discusses the recent decision in 'Acosta v. Shaw' to highlight pet custody matters in New York.
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