Licensing Department Report
by Annette StrauserLicensing IntroductionAll Idaho State Bar members must comply with the annual licensing requirements of Section III of the Idaho Bar Commission Rules. The Licensing Department administers these rules and assists members with compliance.Annual Licensing RenewalThe 2024 annual licensing…
Read Full ArticleImmigration and the Best Interests of Children
by Rees G. AtkinsU.S. immigration law disregards the best interests of children, which conflicts with Idaho’s (and other states’) centuries-old family law principles. Family law principles, such as frequent contact with both parents and stability, show long-valued benefits that are…
Read Full ArticleChild Representation: The Value of Being Seen, Heard, and Represented
by Jessalyn R. Hopkin and Stacy L. PittmanIn child protection cases, children are the focus. When a child suffers from neglect or abuse, the state can step in to protect the child. From shelter care, to case planning, to case…
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