14 August

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Wives win equality Miller v Miller McFarlane v McFarlane House of Lords (England) (2005) EWCA Civ 984 (2004) EWCA Civ 872

The House of Lords is the English counterpart to the Privy Council. It is by and large made up of the same judges and so its decisions are generally followed in T&T in those cases where the legal principles and statutes are the same. Recently, the Lords turned their attention to the entitlements of homemaker/wife on a divorce and in a judgment that the London Times referred to as the most important divorce judgment in 20 years, shifted the goal posts substantially in her favour. The principles that they laid down were as follows: 1. The division of property following a divorce...

14 August

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STEPS TO GETTING A DIVORCE IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

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STEPS TO GETTING A DIVORCE IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO Here are the Steps to getting a Divorce in Trinidad and Tobago. The law under the Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Act Chap 45:51. Section 5 (1) a divorce petition cannot be presented until one year of marriage has passed unless there are extreme circumstances. Section 3 The marriage must be at a stage where reconciliation is impossible. Section 4(1) The person initiating the divorce must prove: (a) the respondent has committed adultery and the petitioner finds it intolerable to live with the respondent; (b) the respondent has behaved in a way that the petitioner cannot...

14 August

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WAYS TO END A MARRIAGE IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

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There is no law that forces you to end your marriage in a certain way. You can end as partners or as adversaries, fighting in court or agreeing in court, breaking the bank or limiting your emotional and financial damage. And at any time, you can change your mind. Dissolution is cooperative. It is the legal way of agreeing on all issues and moving on. It is completely private and in your control, but for the final judgment which is part of the public court record. Procedure: First, a written separation agreement outlining mutual understanding on property, support, and parenting responsibilities. Second,...

12 August

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Wilson v. Medical Associates Ltd. and Dunn JM 2009 SC 59

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Name of Case: Wilson v. Medical Associates Ltd. and Dunn JM 2009 SC 59 Type of Medical negligence: mental disability of minor Date of Judgment: June 18, 2009 Judge Presiding: King J Country: Jamaica Case Summary The claimant, Stephen Wilson, then five years old, underwent surgery at the Medical Associates Hospital which was operated by the first defendant. The second defendant, Dr. Brendan Dunn, was the anesthetist in attendance at the surgery. On completion of the surgical operation which was a circumcision, the claimant went into cardiac arrest resulting in severe brain damage. At the date of the trial Stephen was twenty-four years old and there has been no...

11 August

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INTERNATIONAL CHILD ABDUCTION ACT CHAPTER 12:08

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11 August

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CHILD ABDUCTION

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What is Child Abduction? Child Abduction is the offense of wrongfully removing or wrongfully retaining, detaining or concealing a child or baby. Abduction is defined as taking away a person by persuasion, by fraud, or by open force or violence. There are two types of child abduction: parental child abduction and abduction by a stranger. Parental child abductions are the most common type. When one parent abducts his/her child(ren) from the other parent it is often during or after a divorce action and is meant to circumvent the court or act in defiance of a court order regarding legal custody of the...

10 August

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE—WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

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The Domestic Violence Act Chap. 45:56 is intended to provide immediate and just relief to victims of domestic violence. The act was passed in 1999 and widened the scope of protection to victims of abuse beyond the infliction of physical violence. Prohibited conduct Domestic violence under the act is defined as physical, sexual, emotional, psychological or financial abuse committed by a person against a spouse, child, any other member of the household or a dependant. Conduct coming within the category emotional and psychological abuse include abusive language, action which can be loosely termed “stalking,” persistent telephone harassment, intimidation and so on. Financial abuse...

08 August

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THE INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ACT

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The Industrial Relations Act During the 1950s and early 1960s the industrial relations climate in Trinidad and Tobago was growing tense with the development of the trade union movement. There was an increasing number of strikes and labour disputes which threatened the economic growth and productivity of the country. The Government could no longer delay in taking legislative action to regulate the relations between unions, workers and employers. As a result the Industrial Stabilisation Act, 1965, was enacted. This Act introduced the concept of compulsory arbitration to Trinidad and Tobago by the establishment of the Industrial Court. The main function of...

05 August

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ATTORNEY: NO NEED FOR AG TO RECUSE HIMSELF FROM WARNER’S EXTRADITION MATTER

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Attorney Martin George does not believe AG Garvin Nicholas needs to recuse himself from extradition proceedings against former FIFA Vice President Jack Warner. He said the AG is only presenting the material to the United States based on the Treaty between both countries, and was not involved in gathering the evidence against Mr. Warner. As such, he does not believe that there is any personal interest. “At the end of the day, this is a request from the United States Government so you are merely facilitating that process. The Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago will not be the person who has gathered...

03 August

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CIVIL AVIATION ACT CHAPTER 49:03

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