Retired judges sue state over 'unconstitutional' cut to pensions

Retired judges sue state over 'unconstitutional' cut to pensions | SeacoastOnline.com

Note:CONCORD — Seven retired judges are asking the N.H. Supreme Court to rule that a 2005 change to judicial pension law was unconstitutional because it breached their contracts by decreasing their pensions. The judges are also asking the state's highest court to find that one-time pay increases of 10 percent and 1 percent they received should be included in income calculations used to determine the amounts of their pensions.

The debate is scheduled to be heard as oral arguments before the Supreme Court on Aug. 26. Lamontagne will argue on behalf of the judges and scheduled to speak on the other side of the debate are attorneys for the N.H. Judicial Retirement Plan, the Local Government Center, the Attorney General's office, the Association of Counties and the N.H. School Boards Association.

It's too bad at least one of these retired Judges didn't retire a little sooner, but then if he did, there's another one just as bad as him who would have taken his place all the sooner. Who know's, when the truth comes out, he might lose ALL of his pension. I hope he does!

Northern California families join nationwide GovAbuse.org protest - San Francisco Family

Northern California families join nationwide GovAbuse.org protest - San Francisco Family | Examiner.com

Families in several Northern California communities participated in the nationwide GovAbuse.org protest on Friday. Parents, grandparents and other citizens unhappy with the family court system gathered at courthouses across the country on the same day to spread the message that "Gov Abuse is Child Abuse."

Protesters want the foster care system investigated and overhauled. They want equal parenting laws passed. They also want to reform domestic violence law in order to reduce false allegations of abuse.



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Macabre child abuse scandal: Girl, 6, in dad’s protective custody

Macabre child abuse scandal: Girl, 6, in dad’s protective custody - Miami-Dade - MiamiHerald.com: "More charges were filed against the adoptive father accused of abusing his son. And a judge barred some family members from the 6-year-old who reported the abuse"

Reform for Our Families: Basics of Defending Your Self for Your Precious Families

Reform for Our Families: Basics of Defending Your Self for Your Precious Families

We have a lot of discussion on many topics. However, for those, who want to learn more how to defend themselves and their precious family, the online discussions are merely a "Starting Point". Also, will be adding more links to this discussion.

Clear rules for placing juveniles

Clear rules for placing juveniles | The Journal Gazette | Fort Wayne, IN

A turf battle between Indiana juvenile court judges and the Department of Child Services might not have ended, but now has clearer rules thanks to a recent Indiana Supreme Court ruling. The clarity will help court officials make decisions in the best interests of at-risk young people.

DHS commission may have violated openness laws, DA says

DHS commission may have violated openness laws, DA says | NewsOK.com

Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater sent a letter Friday to the state Department of Human Services commission chairman asking him to respond to apparent violations of the state's open meeting law.

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Group protests across from Genesee Courthouse looking for reform in family court, child protection laws

Group protests across from Genesee Courthouse looking for reform in family court, child protection laws | MLive.com

FLINT, Michigan — About a dozen people are gathered on Saginaw Street across from the courthouse holding up signs and protesting what they say is corruption in the system of family court and child protection services.