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Daily Tribune
2 days ago
- Daily Tribune
Justice renewed: Father must step up beyond government aid for disabled daughter
The High Sharia Court has ruled that a father must provide for the daily needs of his disabled adult daughter, overturning an earlier verdict that left her care dependent solely on a government disability stipend. The court ordered the father to pay BD100 per month for his daughter's maintenance, along with BD60 twice a year for clothing expenses. Additionally, the court mandated that the daughter's specialised care costs—including medical equipment and the hiring of a housemaid—be covered using her government disability allowance where possible, or otherwise from the father's personal income. The case arose after the mother appealed a previous ruling which had required the daughter's BD120 monthly maintenance to be drawn entirely from the BD200 disability allowance provided by the state. The mother argued that this allowance was intended to cover the daughter's medical needs and essential equipment, and could not replace the father's legal obligation to provide for basic living expenses such as food and clothing. The court heard that the 34-year-old daughter suffers from severe physical and intellectual disabilities, requiring continuous care that includes a wheelchair, medical bed, specially equipped living space, and a full-time carer. The mother also testified that the father had been using part of the disability allowance to settle overdue utility bills and had failed to financially support both of their daughters. While the court accepted that the disability allowance may be applied toward expenses directly related to the daughter's condition, it found that the father cannot rely on this support alone. If the allowance falls short of covering essentials, the difference must be paid from the father's own funds. The judges emphasized that under Sharia law and Bahrain's Family Law, a father who is financially able is obligated to meet his children's daily needs. The mother had also requested additional relief, including a separate home, BD1,500 to hire a housemaid, a monthly salary for the maid, and the right for the couple's other daughter to choose which parent she would live with. These requests were dismissed on procedural grounds, as they had not been raised during the original trial and thus could not be introduced at the appeal stage. The court upheld the mother's spousal maintenance at BD90 per month, deeming it reasonable based on her needs and the father's financial situation. The ruling requires the father to pay BD100 monthly for the daughter's basic upkeep. This amount may come from the disability allowance only if it fully covers these costs; otherwise, the father must cover the shortfall personally. He is also responsible for ensuring the allowance is allocated toward the daughter's specialised care, including medical needs and housemaid expenses. The hearing was conducted in public, with both parents represented by legal counsel.
Calgary Herald
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Presumed Innocent writer Scott Turow brings new book to Vancouver Writers Fest event
Article content Article content Turow will be in Vancouver on June 3 (7:30 p.m.) at the Granville Island Stage for the Vancouver Writers Fest event Books & Ideas: Scott Turow — Presumed Guilty, along with award-winning author and screenwriter Susin Nielsen, the creator of Global TV's Family Law, whose latest book, Snap, is out now. Article content 'I think that my audience has always been disproportionately lawyers,' said Turow when asked about who comes to his live events. 'There are always some lawyers who want to write. The law is all about words. So, lawyers are word people to begin with. So, it's kind of natural.' Article content When wannabe writers turn up, they invariably seek some sort of advice from Turow, who has penned 13 novels and sold more than 30 million books. Article content 'My advice is that there aren't any magic formulas, and you've got to stick your butt in the chair and do it,' said Turow. 'It's like everything else in life. You get better at it by doing it. You know the old joke; how do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice.' Article content Article content After doing a creative writing degree in the early 1970s, Turow went to law school and then practised law. He stepped away from commercial law in 2022. But, today, he still has his hand in the legal game as he is working on a pro bono civil case — which he thinks will be his last — leaving him to get his legal fix at a keyboard. Article content While Turow's previous novels took place in more urban settings, Presumed Guilty is set in a small town with dynastic legal family. Article content 'The setting that I'm describing in Presumed Guilty is one that I know very well, and I've watched it with interest, even though I think we'll always be outsiders up there,' said Turow, who lives part of the time in rural Wisconsin. 'You're talking about an area, for example, where you know the economic prospects are limited, so you're basically raising your children understanding that they're likely to leave and not leave because they want to, but because they have to … This really is something that I thought I ought to write about, eventually, because it's not a part of American life that's glimpsed as often in our fiction.' Article content Article content He also liked the idea of a story surrounding a family where one member is suspected of a serious crime. Article content 'I've seen lots of good writing about this. There's just been a series on, I think it's on Netflix, called Adolescence, so this seemed really rich to me, because I'm always interested in drawing into the intersection between the law and family life,' said Turow. 'That's kind of a good matrix for me … When I got the idea, I thought wait a minute, this would be a really good coda for Rusty to end up as a defence lawyer. Then I was off to the races.' Article content It's been 15 years since Rusty last appeared in a Turow novel, but the author said he has always had plans to revisit Rusty and his life. Article content 'When I left Rusty at the end of Innocent, I was sort of like, 'Well, you know, I'm not sure I can leave this guy in this position,'' said Turow. 'I always had the sense I would go back to him one more time.'
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Family Law Season 4 Set for Summer Premiere on The CW — Get Details
Jewel Staite and spy law daddy Victor Garber will practice more Family Law when Season 4 of the series airs Stateside on The CW this summer. Specifically, Family Law's 10-episode fourth season will launch Wednesday, July 23 at 8/7c — more than 16 months after the Season 3 finale aired here in the U.S. More from TVLine Every New Scripted Show Confirmed to Premiere in 2025 - Save the Dates! Save the Dates: Sterling K. Brown's Washington Black Premiere, New Dora Movie and More The Bear Season 4 Trailer Reveals Fallout After Carmy and Syd Receive Damning Restaurant Review As Season 4 kicks off, 'Abigail's (played by Staite) home, work and romantic life are up in flames,' the official synopsis tells us. 'Her boyfriend Ben (Benjamin Ayres) has fallen off the wagon, Sofia (Eden Summer Gilmore) has written a devastating essay about her mother's alcoholism, and Harry (Garber) has passed her over for equity partnership. 'Abby decides to give Ben a second chance – though it only leads to more disappointment,' the overview continues. 'Later, sparks fly when she meets someone new and unexpected, but is she ready to date again?' 'Professionally, Abby's concerns about a major development at the firm are ignored, forcing her to make a decision that sends shockwaves through the office – and her family. Meanwhile, Harry and Joanne (Lauren Holly) manage their breakup poorly, until they both have experiences that make them reevaluate what truly matters. At work, Harry's plan for a lucrative merger with a rival law office looks like a sure thing until it forces him to make an impossible choice.' Additionally, 'Daniel (Zach Smadu) mourns the end of his 'relationship' with Martina (Miranda Edwards) by having a one-night stand, and his life is further turned upside down when Jude shares life-changing news with him. Lucy (Genelle Williams) ends her relationship with the manipulative Kelly (Aliyah O'Brien), but the break-up leaves her wracked with self-doubt – until she's upfront about her insecurities on a podcast, which leads to exciting opportunities and possible romance.' Family Law Season 4's awaited Stateside premiere date comes one week after The CW announced it had picked up two seasons of Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, and with the netlet yet to make a decision on airing Season 3 (or even 4) of Wild Cards, which recently got a 2x renewal in Canada. Family Law Season 4 has yet to air in Canada, though I am told that news on that front may arrive in the coming weeks. Best of TVLine Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More 'Missing' Shows, Found! The Latest on Severance, Holey Moley, Poker Face, YOU, Primo, Transplant and 25+ Others
Irish Times
16-05-2025
- General
- Irish Times
Judge orders girl spend night before Communion with her mother
A judge has ordered that a primary school girl spend the night before her first Holy Communion with her mother this weekend. At the Family Law Court before making his ruling, Judge Alec Gabbett remarked: 'It is the same ding-dong every year with the sacraments.' The girl's parents are estranged and could not agree on First Holy Communion arrangements on Saturday for their daughter, resulting in the two bringing their dispute before the judge to rule upon. In ordering that the girl stay with her mother on Friday night to allow her to spend Saturday morning with her mother before the Holy Communion Mass, the judge said: 'At a very basic level, at a very human level, this is mother and daughter stuff.' READ MORE The judge said the proposal put forward by solicitor Anne Walsh for the mother was 'extraordinarily sensible'. He said: 'It is one of the most reasonable proposals I have received in a long time to deal with a situation that is very acrimonious.' Ms Walsh said her client's proposal, having discussed the matter with her daughter, is that she would spend the night at her home the night before the communion. The mother had booked hairdressers for her daughter on the morning of the communion and the two would go there together. Ms Walsh said that the child was happy with the arrangement and that 'mum takes her to the church – they sit with dad and siblings in the same pew in the church. They would take photographs after church and my client would then head away.' Ms Walsh said the girl would then spend the rest of the day with dad before returning to her client for a day out together on Sunday. In response, solicitor Mairéad Doyle for the father said he had spoken to his daughter and she had expressed a desire to spend the night before her Holy Communion with her siblings. Ms Doyle claimed the mother's approach to the arrangements is 'if you don't do it my way' and that the child is under pressure 'and is caught in the middle of this'. Ms Walsh said she wrote to the other side on April 2nd following her client's conversation with her daughter about the day and did not receive a reply until May 14th. The judge said he did not have the wishes of the child in front of him and the father said that he could bring his daughter to court to tell the judge her own wishes for the day. In response, Ms Walsh said: 'If someone thinks that it is right to bring a child to court the day before her first Holy Communion that speaks volumes.' The judge said: 'I am making the order – mum the night before.' He added that 'dad is getting the lion's share of the day – he is getting the party and the bouncy castle'. The judge said older siblings 'don't trump mother and daughter time on Holy Communion day'. He said: 'This should have been addressed a long time before today. I find that children are very robust and you will find that on the day of the communion once the girl has opened her cards she will be delighted with herself and this will pass.'
West Australian
15-05-2025
- Business
- West Australian
Australian law changes to affect pets, property and finances
Pet and property owners watch out – Australia's family law is changing how separation disputes will be resolved. Coming into effect next month, these key changes will affect how our pets, property and financial matters are resolved for former couples. Separating couples sharing pets should usually make arrangements for what happens to their prized pooches and furballs without going to court. However, those that cannot agree on arrangements can apply to the family law courts to make orders, with a specific list considered by the system. This takes into account: However, there are limits and courts cannot make orders for joint ownership or shared possession of pets. Usually, couples splitting ways should strive to make arrangements related to their shared property and finances, sometimes using dispute resolution outside of courts. But couples struggling to reach an agreement can apply to family law courts to determine a property settlement. Changes affecting Family Law Act 1975 include: This would apply to all separating couples – whether a property settlement has been determined by family law courts or has been negotiated outside of court. Key areas that courts will consider: The Family Law Act defines family violence as 'violent, threatening or other behaviour by a person that coerces or controls a member of the person's family, or causes the family member to be fearful'. Key amendments include: What's staying the same? Couples separating have a duty to provide all relevant financial information and documents to each other and the court. From next month, this duty will be governed by the Family Law Act 1975 instead of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Family Law) Rules 2021. This applies to all disputes concerning finances and property after a break-up and is treated as an ongoing duty. If failure to do so, consequences can affect separating couples such as: What stays the same? The changes to family law will come into effect from June 10, 2025. A fact sheet detailing the changes can be found here .
