As a way to protect children from abuse during custody battles, legislation has been introduced within the New York State Senate that has gained increasing support throughout the year. Senate Bill S3170A, Kyra’s Law, would require family courts to do a safety assessment of lethality risks before making a custody decision. Kyra’s Law is named after Kyra Franchetti, a 2-year-old girl who was … [Read more...]
Mother of teen killed in Salt Lake City murder-suicide pushed for Utah law to protect children
Just months before police say Leah Moses’ ex-husband killed her teenage son, Moses met with a Utah lawmaker to push for more stringent state protections for children at the center of child custody cases. She and a group of others joined Sen. Todd Weiler to discuss sponsoring a Utah version of “Kayden’s Law,” which gives states that strengthen their child custody laws access to federal support … [Read more...]
Keira’s Law: Turning Tragedy into Domestic Violence Advocacy
In February 2020, there was a happy-go-lucky little girl named Keira, who suffered a terrible fate. She was killed, and the murderer was her father, who did it as an act of revenge. Keira's mother and stepfather, palliative care physician, Dr. Jennifer Kagan and family lawyer, Philip Viater, join us to discuss the legal reforms they have pursued around domestic violence, in hopes that no other … [Read more...]
‘Greyson’s Law’ heading to final House committee approval
Hearing on law dedicated to murdered 4-year-old filled with harrowing stories, tears and emotion. A bill that would evaluate threats against an ex-partner or spouse in determining visitation and custody is heading to a final House committee stop. Democratic Rep. Hillary Cassel’s bill (HB 97) received unanimous approval from the Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee. Democratic Sen. … [Read more...]
Murders of Children Forced Congress and Biden to Act. Will California Do the Same?
BY SUSAN RUBIO AND KATHLEEN RUSSELL (SACRAMENTO BEE) - In February 2022, during a family-court-ordered visitation at a Sacramento church, a father murdered his three young daughters and a designated supervisor. He then committed suicide. Previously, the mother had obtained a domestic violence restraining order against the man, saying she feared for the life of her children and herself and that … [Read more...]
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