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Adjourning Justice: New York State's Failure To Support Assigned Counsel Violates The Rights Of Families In Child Abuse And Neglect Proceedings, Sheri Bonstelle, Christine Schessler
Adjourning Justice: New York State's Failure To Support Assigned Counsel Violates The Rights Of Families In Child Abuse And Neglect Proceedings, Sheri Bonstelle, Christine Schessler
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This Comment evaluates New York City’s framework for assigning counsel to Family Court litigants, known as the 18-B system. Recognizing the lack of government support for 18-B attorneys, the author examines existing proposals to alter the Family Court system, and suggests a plan of action for a legislative task force. The Comment outlines the evolution of the assigned counsel system in New York and the history of child welfare policy, and discusses the roles of the Family Court attorneys, judges, and the legislature in maintaining adequate representation for parents. Next, the author examines the aspects of the Family Court and …