Family Law

This is FindLaw’s collection of Family Law articles, part of the Corporate Counsel Center Law Library. Collectively, these laws deal with matters of significant impact on family relationships, particularly adoption, divorce, custody, and abuse. While some family law matters may be handled without counsel, processes such as divorce and child custody often require the skill and expertise of a skilled attorney. Family law also involves the prevention of physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Law articles in this archive are predominantly written by lawyers for a professional audience seeking business solutions to legal issues. Start your free research with FindLaw.

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Guardianship Court Documentation and Record Keeping

I had the pleasure of speaking at the 1999 Guardian Association's Expo held at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club to discuss the above topic. In preparing my presentation I contacted various representatives of the Pinellas County, Florida, judicial ...
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Guardianship Overview in Florida

A "Guardian" is a person or corporation who has been appointed by the court to act on behalf of an incapacitated person's person or property, or both. The person for whom a Guardian has been appointed is a "ward" of the court. Current Florida Law ...
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Guardianships Are Not Just a “Minor” Appointment

It has often been thought that guardianships are to provide for minor children after the loss of their parents. However, guardianships were designed to encompass much more and should always be designated for yourself as well as your loved ones. A ...
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Guardianships

Should you become disabled, either due to a serious mental or physical condition, what steps have you taken to protect both yourself and your loved ones? Who have you given the authority to make important decisions concerning both your medical and ...
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Guidance concerning the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Family Assistance Washington, DC 20447No. TANF-ACF-PA-97-1_____________Date: January 31, 1997TO: State agencies administering the Temporary Assistance ...
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Hague Convention on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil or Commercial Matters

THE INFORMATION IN THIS CIRCULAR RELATING TO THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS OF SPECIFIC FOREIGN COUNTRIES IS PROVIDED FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY AND MAY NOT BE TOTALLY ACCURATE IN A PARTICULAR CASE. QUESTIONS INVOLVING INTERPRETATION OF SPECIFIC FOREIGN ...
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Hardwood-Plywood Wall Paneling

Thin hardwood plywood ("HP") paneling is often used as an interior wall finish in residential construction. Typically The plywood paneling shown above, rated at Class C, complies with building codes in most jurisdictions. Foster & Foster believes ...
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Health Care Law Alert

On December 20, 2000, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released its final rule authorized by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulating the privacy of identifiable patient health information ...
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How Do The New Child Support Guidelines in Michigan Affect Child Custody Arrangements?

Although child support and child custody may seem intrinsically related, to some extent the two issues have had limited influence on one another in Michigan. For example, as a parent you cannot stop paying child support because you have been unable ...
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How Much is Your Small Business Worth?

While some may describe it as a labor of love, establishing a successful small business can require years of grueling toil over long days and short nights. After investing money, time and effort into starting a business and helping it grow and ...
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