PROVIDENCE – Family Court Chief Judge Michael Forte on Wednesday struck down a father’s challenge to having a magistrate oversee his divorce case, not a judge. Forte rejected James Florio Jr.’s appeal ...
PROVIDENCE – Family Court Chief Judge Michael B. Forte wants magistrates to perform the same duties as judges and preside over and decide contested divorce cases, some of the most emotionally draining ...
Whereas the Executive and Legislative branches are elected by the people, members of the Judicial Branch are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Article III of the Constitution, ...