Do Family Matters "Matter"?
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site last updated 20100318 9:17am Welcome to Best Interest of the Child a forum for sharing information regarding the family court system in Bonneville County and how its condition affects our kids. Information is collected to assist in making necessary changes to help protect our children in the unfortunate situation of high-conflict divorce. We depend upon your participation. ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN UPDATE Billboard presence changes In a few weeks. The BIOTC billboard ad moves from downtown to I-15 at mile marker 119, facing south (on the east side of the freeway between the Broadway and Hwy 20 off/onramps). Revamp and posting of new message theme is in the works. Meetings for content and presentation are currently being held. Anyone interested in participating in the meetings, contact us immediately at biotc@biotcidaho.org. This location averages 14,000+ views monthly. Another heartfelt message of gratitude is sent out to YESCO, Justin Steadman our hard-working agent, and Crystal Clifford from the Utah corporate office for donating in the form of advertising and workup/installation discounts to our cause. BIOTC TO ATTEND AFCC CONFERENCE IN DENVER(editorial rewrite, March 18, 2010) [color]A recent misunderstanding about this situation was sent to BIOTC's attention today by the AFCC. Apparently, BIOTC was not given a grant for this, a MEMBER of BIOTC was given a scholarship, me, specifically. It was further clarified that it only covers the scholarship fees of around $500. The member, me, will need to come up with approximately $1,000 more to attend the conference. Therefore, the idea of assisting another member or interested interdisciplinary party is now retracted, unfortunately. Additionally, BOITC has been admonished that AFCC will not allow sharing of the conference information with BOITC for the purposes of sharing upon the site. Because of hard times and budget cutbacks, BIOTC hoped to bridge the gap by attending and returning to report. This offerance is not designed to KEEP money-paying participants out of the profitable conference, but simply because NO ONE from our state is budgeted to attend. Why would the AFCC deny such particularly special circumstances and consider that? We will be discussing this alarming position by the AFCC and will make further report. PLEASE BECOME A MEMBER FOR ACCESS TO ALL AREAS OF THE SITE(Membership is FREE and confidential.) CURRENT TOPICS (below) ~To Make a Comment, click link below topic. ~HOT TOPIC LINKS ARE ON LEFT MENU Do Family Matters "Matter"?NEW POST OF INTEREST 3/4/10
Family Court Unknowingly, parents assume that the family court legal process is simple, logical and completely just. That the justice system will take care of problems in a timely manner and act as solver of problems that loggerhead you and another parent. Is that the case? Tell us your story.Did you know: The right to a speedy trial ONLY exists in the criminal court system? The right to a jury trial is also not an option in many civil cases? What can be done to bridge the gap between due process and long delays in modification actions?
Input Needed for Improved Supervised Exchange Program Many contacts have been made in efforts to gather information for solutions to problems which exist with custodial exchanges.UPDATE AS OF JANUARY 26, 2010: See link to Supervised Exchanges. It has been clarified that there is a Statewide Airlock Exchange progam in current operation under the direction of Family Court Services. If you would like information on this program follow this link. Issues relating to unnecceary POLICE involvement are still slated for work and research. Watch for the February Newsletter for progress in all areas, and thank you, members and guests for your unprecedented support! A special Thank You is extended to ANN JUST of Family Court Services with her assistance in this matter. [ Read the rest... ]
Frequent Re-Litigation ? The courts are supposed to dissuade parties from frequent re-litigation. What is the standard and/or definition of "frequent" re-litigation? How can a party raise a claim of frequent re-litigation? What items are considered material enough to allow for suits to be continually filed against a party over time?
Where is "Primary" in the law ? Interestingly enough, the word "primary" does not appear in custody statute. However, in many appeal cases, the supreme court refers to "primary physical custody." Why does the discrepancy appear to exist in a joint-custody state?
Where do we go for HELP with our feelings and frustration? The frustration felt as we witness the the degradation of our social system is on an alarming rise. There are more laws, more rules, but less information and support. With the painful lack of emotional health and personal growth resources in our area, where do we go and what can we do to find help for ourselves? With continually rising health care costs, seeking professional help becomes nearly impossible. Additionally the lack of available providers, especially effective ones, prevent getting the help so desperately needed to PREVENT negative outcomes and the perpetuation of frustration, anger and a pervading sense of helplessness. Does anyone have any ideas, solutions or suggestions we can pursue to make for a MUCH NEEDED change in this underserviced area? Science is beginning to publicize that MANY physical ailments are rooted in stress and emotional upset, making the physical ailments themselves SYMPTOMS OF UNDERLYING INTELLECTUAL FRUSTRATIONS AND EMOTIONAL UPSET. Please add any input you can think of here.
Screaming in Circles One of the responsibilities of divorced parents is to communicate effectively in the Best Interests of the Child for purposes of co-parenting. The court will frown upon inappropriate behavior; the court will frown upon using the child to transport messages (as they well should); and the court will also frown upon refusing to communicate with the other parent even in the face of insurmountable irreconcilable differences or borderline frequent re-litigation. If one finds themselves in a situation where NO communication is the ONLY avenue to reduce conflict between parents and/or in the presence of a child, where can a parent go to get the requisite support and evidence that communication is not possible without strife and conflict? If you are in an 'intractable' relationship or know of one where effective and adult communication is not possible, please share your story.
Whose Expert ? Expert opinions are used by the court system to help make determinations regarding custody, visitation and other matters regarding the parents and family. It appears the court allows this evidence as an idea of a solution to having further information to consider when making a judgment. There appears to be an ongoing argument of what dictates an 'expert.' What happens when expert opinion is desired or requested and the parties cannot agree upon one?
Custodial Parent Think about this one: A primary custodial parent has no motive to sue for "primary physical custody," because they already have it. How many plaintiffs in the court system are actually Primary Custodians? It would be interesting to see the statistics of this in Bonneville County. Does anyone have any?
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