Reform of the Family Courts: Lessons from Baltimore
Healy, Connie
Healy, Connie
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2021-06-21
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Healy, Connie. (2021). Reform within the Family Courts: Lessons from Baltimore. Family Court Review, 59(3), 444-463. https://doi.org/10.1111/fcre.12539
Abstract
Ireland is reforming its family court practices. This article presents research, funded by the Irish Research Council, which examines the Family Division of the Circuit Court in Maryland, USA (Baltimore City/ County). It explores the theoretical framework (therapeutic jurisprudence) underpinning the Family Division, the holistic processes and conflict resolution techniques adopted and the lessons that may be learned from the success achieved in assisting the Court Service in Ireland. Triangulating the results, it highlights areas for reform and argues that rather than use inadequate resources as a scapegoat for inaction, a more creative, holistic, stakeholder engaged approach with strong judicial leadership would ensure better outcomes.
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Wiley
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https://doi.org/10.1111/fcre.12539
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