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LGBTQ advocates want streamlined RI adoptions to secure parent rights

The bill would streamline the adoption process for same-sex couples who conceive through assisted reproduction, but faces opposition from Family Court.

One of these four candidates will be RI's next Superior Court judge

The Judicial Nominating Commission forwards four names for coveted Superior Court seat.

Who might fill open Rhode Island judicial seats?

Judicial panel picks interviewees for District, Superior Court seats

RI has committed no money to residential treatment center for girls

“Those of us on the outside who just want to see something happen for these kids are very frustrated,” said Family Court Chief Judge Michael B. Forte.

Rhode Island celebrates National Adoption Day with joyful families

Rhode Island celebrates National Adoption Day with the creation of 11 new joyful families.

Rhode Island Family Court finalizes 12 adoptions on 18th Annual National Adoption Day

DCYF failing girls who need psychiatric care, Family Court judge says

RI Family Court chief judge seeks Senate approval of two magistrate posts

RI Family Court chief judge seeks Senate approval of two magistrate posts Katie Mulvaney, The Providence Journal © Submitted photos Denise Cassisi Finkelman PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island Family Court Chief Judge Michael B. Forte is seeking state Senate approval of the appointment of two magistrates to the court that oversees child custody, juvenile and divorce proceedings.   Forte appointed Daniel V. Ballirano, currently acting deputy personnel administrator in charge of labor relations for the state Department of Administration, and Warwick lawyer Denise Cassisi Finkleman as Family Court magistrates, subject to advice and consent of the state Senate. In a letter on Tuesday, Forte notified Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerrio of his selections for the 10-year posts that pay a $148,460 annual base salary.

RI Family Court chief judge seeks senate approval for two magistrate posts

PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island Family Court Chief Judge Michael B. Forte is seeking state Senate approval of the appointment of two magistrates to the court that oversees child custody, juvenile and divorce proceedings.   Forte appointed Daniel V. Ballirano, currently acting deputy personnel administrator in charge of labor relations for the state Department of Administration, and Warwick lawyer Denise Cassisi Finkleman as Family Court magistrates, subject to advice and consent of the state Senate. In a letter on Tuesday, Forte notified Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerrio of his selections for the 10-year posts that pay a $148,460 annual base salary. Under state law, magistrates can hear and determine all motions, pretrial conferences, arraignments of juvenile offenders and probable-cause hearings, and review matters such as temporary placement, custody and adoption of children.