Divorce, New York style; study recommends new rules to protect clients, regulate lawyers

Article Abstract:

A study by a New York committee of judges and attorneys has proposed reforms for the state's domestic relations adjudication. Recommendations include public access to attorney disciplinary information, the prohibition of attorney-client sex, and a new case management system including stricter enforcement of judicial orders and more expedience in visitation and custody disputes. The recommendations would also require that attorneys give clients a written retainer agreement and client 'bill of rights.'

Research, Management, Divorce, Family courts

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Lawyers in harm's way; many surveyed report threats of violence in domestic relations cases

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Results of an informal survey sent in 1997 to members of the ABA Family Law Section have 60% of respondents reporting threats by the opposing party in a divorce case, 17% threats by their own client, and 12% had been the victims of violence by either a client or an opposing party at least once. Experts advise that attorneys limit access to their offices, have conferences in neutral places and have an emergency plan in place.

Cases, Conjugal violence

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Mediation - not for adults only: ABA launches school-based dispute resolution project in 13 cities

Article Abstract:

The ABA has begun a school-based project to teach mediation skills to students. Called Project Outreach, it begins in 13 cities across the US, including San Antonio, TX, where a mock demonstration was given. ABA Pres N. Lee Cooper, who was at the mock demonstration, is enthusiastic about the project.

Services, Study and teaching, Dispute resolution (Law), Mediation, A.B.A.

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