If you are the victim of domestic violence and need legal help, this guide contains some basic information about family court. While a lawyer who knows about domestic violence is the best person to help, many survivors cannot find or afford lawyers to represent them in court. This quick guide provides general information about family courts across the country. Keep in mind some information may not apply to your court or your state.
This judge’s action alert highlights: – how reasonable efforts findings support children and families in the child welfare system. – how the Family First Act strengthens judges’ reasonable efforts findings. – how to use the…
This publication provides brief descriptions of various reports and their importance in a court’s continuous quality improvement (CQI) efforts in child welfare cases; general specifications regarding how the reports can be constructed, including templates with…
This publication is an update to the Issues in Focus section of the Civil Protection Orders: A Guide for Improving Practice, also known as the CPO Guide. The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court…