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Victims of Violence Want California Courts to Prioritize Child Safety in Custody Cases

July 1, 2022

In late February, a Sacramento man shot and killed his three young daughters during a court-ordered supervised visit at a church that their mother had asked a judge not to approve. A Los Angeles man is serving 25 years to life in prison for suffocating his 5-year-old son to death in his car seat in 2017, a move he admitted was to punish his estranged wife, the boy’s mother, who was fighting for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ana estevez, child homicide, domestic violence, Family Court, legislation, legislative advocacy, los angeles, piqui, piquis law, sb 616, senator susan rubio

‘Piqui’s Law’: Mother’s Push for Bill Named After Son Murdered by His Father Makes Progress

June 29, 2022

The mom of a Southern California boy who was murdered by his father about five years ago continues to advocate for a law named after her son. Senate Bill 616, or "Piqui's Law," would ensure California could receive federal funding to protect victims of child abuse and domestic violence by "prioritizing child safety in our family court system, aligning with federal provisions within the Violence … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ana estevez, california, family court reform, judicial accountability, kaydens law, legislation, legislative advocacy, piqui, piquis law, sb616, senator susan rubio, vawa

Mother of Young Boy Murdered by Father Advocates for ‘Piqui’s Law’

June 28, 2022

Aramazd Andressian Jr., known as Piqui, was smothered to death by his father after a trip to Disneyland in 2017. Now, five years later, his mother is now making sure the state protects children caught in a similar situation. "The fact is victims and their children may be in greater danger during separation," said California State Senator, Susan Rubio. In the U.S., 851 children have been … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ana estevez, california, center for judicial excellence, legislative advocacy, piquis law, sb 616, senator susan rubio

Mother of 3 Girls Slain by Father at Sacramento Church Advocates for SB 616 “Piqui’s Law”

June 27, 2022

The mother of the three children fatally shot by their father at a church in Arden-Arcade on Feb. 28, 2022 spoke publicly for the first time Monday, June 27th. Ileana Gutiérrez shared her thoughts at a news conference in favor of state Senator Susan Rubio’s (D-Baldwin Park) Senate Bill 616, or "Piqui’s Law," which aims to protect children from domestic violence as parents separate and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ana estevez, domestic violence, family court reform, ileana gutierrez, judicial training, legislation, legislative advocacy, piqui, sacramento, sb 616, senator susan rubio

New York Legislature: Experts in Child Custody Cases Must be Licensed

June 2, 2022

Legislation seeking to reform a key aspect of New York's Family Court system passed a crucial hurdle. By a unanimous vote, the state Senate passed the bill raising standards to be a "forensic evaluator" providing paid expertise in Family Court cases. Previously, the same bill had passed the Assembly. The bill is the first among a package seeking to increase child safety in Family Court that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: child custody, custody evaluator, family court reform, forensic evaluator, Jaqueline Franchetti, kyra franchetti, kyra's champions, legislation, legislative action, legislative advocacy, legislative victory, new york

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