Transcript Highlights:

• And the records that are sought to be sealed are not a record of the divorce, of the date of the divorce
• , of the date of a record of the divorce, of the date of the<00:11:56.959> divorce<00:11:57.360
• So in the divorce records under public.
• divorce. you want it sealed. divorce. you want it sealed.
• :16:08.639> you're<00:16:09.040> more getting a divorce, you're you're more getting a divorce

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Or, "Your mom filed for divorce."
• Or, "Your mom filed for divorce.
• It's called Divorce Poison.
• I know that for me, for example, when I was divorced, I had a divorce decree.
• >> divorces a year. >> divorces a year.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• <00:42:53.280> is especially for divorce is especially for divorce is super<00:42:55.839><
• I practiced divorce family law.
• Um, my other question is regarding your divorce work, because it's, if you ever done divorce, you know
• divorce work. That was about half of my divorce work.
• know relocation cases um custody divorce know relocation cases um custody divorce uh<01:07:46.480

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on Governor’s Message 767, the nomination of Kanoi AD Jackson to serve as circuit court judge for the Third Circuit. The chair announced that the committee would not vote on the governor’s message or two judge nominations until Tuesday, April 15, but planned to vote that day on two Defender Council items. Testimony on Jackson’s nomination was limited to two minutes per speaker, and the hearing was conducted partly by Zoom. Supporters emphasized Jackson’s qualifications, work ethic, judicial temperament, and community ties. Testifiers included the West Hawaii Bar Association, family members, a retired teacher, retired Judge Robert Kim, and the Hawaii State Bar Association. The West Hawaii Bar Association said Jackson received high marks from its review process and that the Third Circuit needed a permanent judge for stability. Judge Kim and others praised her preparation, intelligence, humility, and experience as a prosecutor and litigator. Jackson also spoke in her own behalf, acknowledging that her background is primarily criminal rather than civil, but saying she is committed to learning the civil docket and serving the community if confirmed. Members questioned the Hawaii State Bar Association about the basis for its support, including how many members responded and whether concerns were raised about Jackson’s lack of civil experience. HSBA said it uses a confidential review process, receives both positive and negative comments, and does not track votes or percentages, but its board voted to support her. Judge Kim responded that judges can learn new areas of law, that civil dockets can be managed with benchbooks and help from other judges, and that Jackson’s trial experience would serve her well. No vote was taken on Jackson’s nomination during this hearing.

Transcript Highlights:

• But after our divorce, everything changed.
• There is no screening for domestic abuse being done when filing for divorce.
• In the divorce I was her full-time caregiver from the time she was born.
• And I am a divorced, loving dad with two smart, beautiful women.
• And I am a divorced, loving dad with two smart, beautiful women.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing on a wide range of state, probate, and family bills, with chairs Edwards and Day outlining strict testimony limits and accepting written testimony. Early testimony focused on H. 1911/S. 1138, which would clarify that a durable power of attorney may create a trust if that authority is expressly granted; sponsors and elder law advocates said the bill would resolve uncertainty created by the Barbetti decision and align Massachusetts with other states. A major portion of the hearing centered on S. 1102, a proposal to establish medical panels in Probate and Family Court. Supporters, including attorneys, parents, physicians, and advocates, said neutral three-doctor panels would help judges resolve disputed medical issues in guardianship and custody cases involving children, elders, and people with disabilities. Testifiers described cases where medical treatment was blocked or contested by one parent or guardian, arguing the panels would provide impartial expertise and protect vulnerable people. The committee also heard support for bills addressing disability discrimination in family court, military parents’ custody rights, and a shared parenting bill, H. 1710, which drew strong opposition from domestic violence advocates and others who said a 50-50 presumption could harm survivors and children. The committee also took testimony on several probate and court-administration measures. Senator Lovely supported a bill on nominee trust partition, and Senator Comerford and probate officials backed legislation to codify additional registry staff positions and modernize registry operations. Other bills discussed included foster care liability insurance, with providers warning that rising premiums and loss of coverage could force program closures; health care proxy storage and activation; access to decedents’ email accounts; uniform trust decanting; the Uniform Voidable Transactions Act; heirs’ property partition protections; a constitutional right to health care; alimony-related reforms; child-centered family law; and a right of disposition for funeral arrangements. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the committee repeatedly invited written testimony and follow-up questions.

Transcript Highlights:

• I am a divorced man who later remarried.
• I am a divorced man who later remarried. I am a divorced man who later remarried.
• came in and wanted to divorce his wife. came in and wanted to divorce his wife.
• my understanding was expedite divorce my understanding was expedite divorce cases.<00:26:05.360>
• ,<00:28:56.960> they'll assets from from the divorce, they'll assets from from the divorce

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• But if you're talking about something like a divorce, you'll find that.
• <00:37:09.200> If like a divorce, you'll find that. If like a divorce, you'll find that.
• They're served with parenting petitions and divorce petitions, and with divorce cases involving minor
• Markell spoke about when you go to court and file for your divorce.
• >> for your divorce. >> for your divorce.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee on Family Court reviewed several previously distributed reports, including a comparison of family court structures in other states and a report on improving New Hampshire family court pre-trial and mediation practices. The main new topic was a report on the intersection of domestic violence and family courts in New Hampshire, with members discussing how domestic violence cases in superior or district court can overlap with custody matters in family court and how courts may not be aware of related proceedings in other venues. Members discussed RSA 490-D:2 and related statutes, noting that family courts have original jurisdiction over certain abuse, neglect, and domestic violence matters, with concurrent jurisdiction in some protective-order cases. The discussion focused on practical problems such as confidentiality in domestic violence cases, limited access to case information by nonparties, and the need for courts to better communicate about companion cases. Suggestions included a shared or unified database, expanded lethality assessments for law enforcement, and a requirement that criminal courts report domestic violence convictions or protective-order violations to family court so judges are aware of the full case context. The subcommittee also discussed ways to help self-represented litigants, including better education at first appearance, clearer guidance about raising protective orders or criminal charges at hearings, daily docket review by clerks, and a possible “lawyer for the day” program modeled on Massachusetts. One member raised the idea of a family safety docket, while another noted that New Hampshire already has a complex case docket for high-conflict matters and that cases generally stay with one judge when possible. No votes were taken, and the chair said the subcommittee would continue reviewing materials and could return to work next year, with possible bill amendments to follow.

Transcript Highlights:

• cases<00:46:43.200> deserve divorce and custody cases deserve divorce and custody cases
• <01:02:58.480> or<01:02:58.720> custody it's a divorce or custody it's a divorce or
• So that's any divorce with context.
• My child is now going through a divorce My child is now going through a divorce where<01:35:18.000>
• , certain divorces, certain divorces, >> especially<02:49:22.000> if<02:49:22.319>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• It can't be about divorce.
• Item 189 is to rescind no-fault divorce. That was certainly.
• The leading cause of every single divorce is marriage. 100% of divorces happen because people get married
• There are no good divorces, just necessary ones.
• She divorced. Please stop this bill. Thank you for your time. Thank you.

Bills: HB1106, HB3284, HB541, HB713, HB1403, HB1586, HB1942, HB2070, HB2844, HB2851, HB3151, HB3749, HB3940, HB3963, HB4454, HB4466, HB4795, HB5154, HB5394, SB1357, HB1052, HB4099, HB4638, HB5147

Keywords: child abuse, neglect, gender identity, sexual orientation, child welfare, marriage, family, Texas Commission, family welfare, marriage support, stability, premarital education, child development, strong families, direct patient care, healthcare, physicians, medical services, insurance regulation, maternal health

Transcript Highlights:

• Any divorce attorney, any person, any lawyer who does what I do for a living on a condition basis will
• tell you people act on their best behavior during a divorce and then very often when it's concluded
• And so, there may need to be some need to harmonize. the expectancy of the divorce, typical divorce term
• Or you've got a divorce that lasts longer, or you have a suit affecting... ...relationship that lasts
• Section 81.009 of the Texas Family Code states that if you get a protective order while a divorce is

Bills: HCR10, HB1814, HB2160, HB2353, HB2643, HB2971, HB3282, HB3382, HB3996, HB4507, HB4509, HB4805, HB5551, HB1863, HCR10

Keywords: family abduction, child safety, custodial rights, parental kidnapping, awareness day, marriage license, informal marriage, family code, identity verification, child support, family law, child custody, court interview, parent-child relationship, child welfare, attorney ad litem, compensation, legal representation, government entity, HB 2643

Transcript Highlights:

• So I do divorce, child custody. You'll see some of that today.
• But I have divorce court experience. Chair: Maybe not all bad. Some actually.
• And that helps, and I've been through divorce, so I'm educated in that as well.
• Perkins: the mother's animosity towards the father in this divorce.
• I understand the divorce is a frustrating process, and I think that Mrs.

Transcript Highlights:

• So if a domestic violence victim says, 'If you hit me again, I will divorce you,' that would also be
• If you hit me again, I will divorce you. That would also be domestic violence.
• issue where the other spouse cannot get the financial remuneration that they deserve if they should divorce
• This is what we're trying to address with a couple who is in the process of getting divorced or has already
• been divorced.

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So if a domestic violence victim says, 'If you hit me again, I will divorce you,' that would also be
• If you hit me again, I will divorce you. That would also be domestic violence.
• issue where the other spouse cannot get the financial remuneration that they deserve if they should divorce
• issue where the other spouse cannot get the financial remuneration that they deserve if they should divorce
• been divorced.

Summary: The meeting covered seven Senate-amended House bills on the caucus agenda. HB 248 was described as changing prior language about private process servers and, in the Senate strike-everything version, prohibiting more restrictive utilization controls for FDA-approved non-opioid pain medications than those applied to opioid or narcotic drugs, with a repeal date of September 1, 2028. HB 2265 would continue limiting certain court fees charged to criminal defendants, though the Senate removed the provision barring courts from creating new fees without express legislative authorization. HB 2404 would require authorized transporters for certain mental health transports; the sponsor explained the Senate changes delay implementation until 2030 and preserve officer involvement when safety concerns exist. HB 2611 would strengthen DCS group foster home safety rules, including drug screening consequences for employees and additional security standards, with the sponsor emphasizing child safety and accountability. HB 2950 would authorize tourism improvement areas and lodging assessments, with the Senate shifting assessment approval to the governing body and removing some new-business assessment requirements. HB 2986 made multiple ADEQ-related changes, including replacing the recycling fund with the solid waste fee fund and expanding its uses. HB 2995 revised child custody and domestic violence standards to make domestic violence a dominant factor in custody decisions, with Senate amendments adjusting findings, evidence standards, burdens of proof, and adding an emergency clause. Most bills were met with sponsor concurrence and no recorded opposition. HB 2404 drew questions about whether peace officers would still be involved in transports; the sponsor clarified officers would still handle the initial pickup and could be recalled if the person remained high risk or aggressive. HB 2611 was supported as a child-protection measure based partly on recommendations from youth in group homes. HB 2950 was described as a private, opt-in tourism financing tool that would cost taxpayers nothing. HB 2986 was noted as having passed the Senate unanimously. HB 2995 generated the most discussion. Supporters said it addresses coercive control and financial abuse in domestic violence cases and was developed through a lengthy stakeholder process, including court input, to better protect children and families. One member objected that the bill’s wording could sweep in ordinary marital conduct, such as managing finances, making demeaning remarks, or threatening to call police or file for divorce, and urged an amendment to narrow the language. Supporters responded that the bill is aimed at coercive control in custody disputes, that the emergency clause reflects immediate need, and that fixes could be revisited later. The caucus ended with a reminder about a second caucus after floor for the budget bill.

Transcript Highlights:

• Like like I went through a divorce like Like like I went through a divorce like five<02:22:46.640>
• They have sought legal relief after being granted divorces, not no-fault divorces.
• But the ruling final divorce decree.
• divorces years ago. divorces years ago.
• He has defrauded me. of 2019, I filed for divorce in of 2019, I filed for divorce in Manchester<02:49

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And any divorce attorney, any pers, any lawyer who does what I do for a living on a, on a consistent
• basis will tell you, people act on their best behavior during a divorce.
• And so you have a concern where there's one measure of behavior, all while a divorce might be happening
• And so there, there may need to be some need to harmonize the expectancy of the divorce, typical divorce
• Sutliff indicated, or you've got a divorce that lasts longer, or you have a suit affecting parent-child

Bills: HCR 10

Keywords: balanced budget amendment, federal budget, deficit reduction, deficit spending, fiscal restraint, constitutional amendment, U.S. Constitution, Congress, PAYGO, Gramm-Rudman-Hollings, national debt, budget deficit, taxpayer dollars, balanced budget resolution, memorial resolution, Texas Legislature, federal spending, budget reform, fiscal conservatism

Transcript Highlights:

• protect survivors of domestic violence by allowing courts to reduce or waive California's six-month divorce
• Current law requires a mandatory six-month cooling-off period after filing for divorce before the divorce
• This makes California one of the states in the country with one of the longest divorce waiting periods
• In contrast, states such as Arizona and Texas generally allow divorces to be finalized in about 60 days
• For survivors of domestic violence, California's lengthy divorce process keeps them legally tied to an

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee met and heard a series of bills and one resolution, with the chair first outlining the consent calendar and the committee’s testimony rules. Senator McNerney presented SJR 18, a resolution condemning Citizens United and urging limits on corporate spending in elections; he argued that corporate and foreign money distort democracy, and Senator Reyes voiced support. No opposition testimony appeared. The committee then heard AB 2305, which would bar private equity firms, hedge funds, and other corporate lenders from influencing litigation decisions and treat such conduct as unauthorized practice of law. The author and Consumer Attorneys of California said the bill closes loopholes that allow outside financial interests to affect case strategy and settlements; the Civil Justice Association of California also supported it, while the International Legal Finance Association said it was neutral after amendments. AB 1977 followed, a Secretary of State-sponsored bill to clarify and correct the Online Notarization Act so remote notarizations can be implemented by 2030; the Secretary of State’s office and notary groups supported it, and there was no opposition. Assembly Member Rogers presented AB 1657, which would allow domestic violence survivors to seek temporary restraining orders without first giving notice to the restrained person, arguing that notice requirements can increase danger and delay protection. AB 1801, by Assembly Member Lee, would tighten public notice and hearing requirements for local contracts involving private immigration detention facilities, closing loopholes that had allowed rushed approvals; immigrant rights and civil rights groups supported it. Assembly Member Patel’s AB 2179 would extend e-filing and remote appearance options to workplace violence restraining orders, with support from local governments, prosecutors, unions, and other groups. Assembly Member Hart’s AB 1875 would let courts shorten or waive the six-month divorce waiting period for domestic violence survivors, with support from domestic violence advocates and several other organizations. After testimony, the committee took up votes. AB 2179 and AB 1875 both passed unanimously, AB 2305 passed 12-0, AB 1657 passed 12-0, AB 1801 passed 10-2, and AB 1977 passed 8-2. SJR 18 was adopted 10-2. The consent calendar also passed unanimously. The committee then adjourned until the following Tuesday.

Transcript Highlights:

• Like, can a parent say, "Okay, say now they're divorced."
• underneath it's parentheses divorce underneath it's parentheses divorce parenting. parenting. parenting
• <03:52:32.399> proceedings<03:52:33.040> contentious<03:52:33.600> divorce divorce
• proceedings contentious divorce divorce proceedings contentious divorce proceedings<03:52:34.640>
• /c><05:27:57.840> from<05:27:58.000> an divorce December 9th, 2019 from an divorce December

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This is not just kids are just difficult, or that's teenagers for you, or this happens in divorce.
• Chairman, if I might, my scheduling order for divorces always includes a parenting class.
• because, you know, my divorce was four years ago and I remember exactly zero from that.
• issues, when it comes to children, doesn't have to be divorced, I suppose.
• When it comes to children, it doesn't have to be divorce, I suppose.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Child Custody Review Task Force met with a quorum, approved the prior meeting minutes, and reviewed a memorandum compiling member suggestions for possible legislation. The memo grouped ideas into topics including creation of a family court, expanded education for parents, attorneys, and judges, expedited hearings for parenting-time violations, limiting law enforcement involvement in custody disputes, creating parenting time expediters, and adopting more uniform court procedures. Members also discussed whether to form subcommittees, but the task force decided to continue working as a full committee rather than create subcommittees at this time. The committee then heard testimony from Dr. John Perez, a mental health professional, who described his personal custody experience and his professional work with families he believes have been affected by parental alienation. He argued for stronger education, faster court response times, and better tools to address intentional interference with parenting time. Members questioned him about his case history, the concept of parental alienation, and whether specialized family courts or judges with family-law training could help. Dr. Perez said a dedicated family court and faster hearings would likely have helped his situation. The task force spent substantial time discussing the possible creation of a family court. Judge Hovey supported the idea of a specialized family court or at least a study of one, saying family cases are distinct from ordinary adversarial litigation and that judges with family-law experience could better handle them. Several members agreed that a family court could improve consistency, expertise, and speed, but others cautioned that the task force’s current directive is focused on enforcement of existing orders rather than broader custody policy, and noted that voters had previously rejected equal shared parenting proposals. The group also discussed expedited procedures for parenting-time disputes, with Judge Hovey suggesting a 30-day hearing timeline may be workable. On education, members generally supported requiring parents to complete a parenting education course and adding educational materials explaining court process, child support, and what judges can and cannot do. Mr. McLean suggested a short instructional video for litigants and more family-law education for judges and attorneys, while Ms. Moldenhauer said education could be incorporated into scheduling orders or mediation orders. Members also discussed the Parents Forever course, including whether it should be mandatory in all counties and whether cost is a barrier; no vote was taken on any of these proposals.

Transcript Highlights:

• The law says that if there is a SAPCR or a pending divorce, it must be attached to the application.
• But usually, after the divorce, the courts don't provide protective orders.
• We ended up getting a divorce, and she kind of basically just said, bye.
• I had filed for a divorce. You are sent to a council.
• But magically, just before a divorce, I get an ex parte protection order.

Bills: HCR 16, HB 782, HB 2159, HB 2288, HB 3281, HB 3819, HB 4656, HB 4696, HB 5494

Keywords: fatherhood, family support, fatherlessness, community engagement, youth development, social policy, male role models, child development, policy reform, role models, mental health, parenting, single-parent homes, welfare reform, economic opportunity, mentorship, community initiatives, children, welfare programs, education

Transcript Highlights:

• And the law says that if there is a SAPCR or a pending divorce, it must be attached to the protective
• But usually, after the divorce, the courts don't provide protective orders.
• We ended up getting a divorce, and she basically just said, bye.
• I had filed for a divorce.
• But magically, just before a divorce, I get an ex parte protective order.

Bills: HCR16, HB782, HB2159, HB2288, HB3281, HB3819, HB4656, HB4696, HB5494, HCR16

Keywords: fatherhood, family support, fatherlessness, community engagement, youth development, social policy, male role models, child development, policy reform, role models, mental health, parenting, single-parent homes, welfare reform, economic opportunity, mentorship, community initiatives, children, welfare programs, education

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• 56%<00:12:09.800> of<00:12:09.920> divorce<00:12:10.320> cases<00:12:10.760
• > involve<00:12:11.120> one<00:12:11.320> party 56% of divorce cases involve one
• <00:21:30.600> divorced<00:21:31.040> parents.
• <00:21:32.000> So,<00:21:32.160> they<00:21:32.320> had divorced divorced parents
• So, they had divorced divorced parents.

Keywords: 1183, house