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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Family Law Articles
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Increased Federal Matching Rates for Extra Administrative Costs of Eligibility Determination Under Welfare Reform
The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-193) has substantial implications for Medicaid eligibility systems and responsibilities. Section 114 of the law (Section 1931(h) of the Social Security Act ...
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Indonesia Opens Infrastructure Projects to the World
A Presidential Decree recently promulgated by Indonesian President Soeharto has established a new national framework for private sector participation in Indonesian infrastructure projects. For the first time, clear and universal guidelines have been ...
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Information Memorandum: Creation of an Adoption Tax Credit and Changes in Title IV E State Plan Requirements
Administration for Children and Families U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration on Children, Youth and Families 1. Log No. ACYF-IM-CB-96-24 2. Issuance Date: 11-14-96 3. Originating Office: Children's Bureau 4. Key Words: The ...
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Information Memorandum Regarding Children’s Health Insurance Program: Children with Disabilities
Directors, Designated State Agencies Executive Directors, State Developmental Disabilities Councils Chairpersons, State Developmental Disabilities Councils Directors, State Protection and Advocacy Systems Directors, University Affiliated Programs ...
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International Adoptions: Guidelines on Immediate Relative Petitions
Bureau of Consular Affairs February 1997Only US citizens may petition for the immediate immigration of foreign adopted children. There is no provision in US immigration law for the entry of newly adopted children of legal permanent residents (green ...
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International Adoptions
The State Department -- Provide information about international adoption in foreign countries -- Provide general information about U.S. visa requirements for international adoption -- Make inquiries of the U.S. consular section abroad regarding ...
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Is Your Company Complying with South Carolina’s New Hire Law?
The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 required employers beginning October 1, 1998 to provide the Department of Social Services (DSS) with certain information concerning new employees so that it can establish a ...
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Islamic Family Law
THE INFORMATION IN THIS CIRCULAR RELATING TO THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS OF SPECIFIC FOREIGN COUNTRIES IS PROVIDED FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY. QUESTIONS INVOLVING INTERPRETATION OF SPECIFIC FOREIGN LAWS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO FOREIGN COUNSEL. The ...
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Issues of Family Law in New York
Divorce in New York is governed by Section 170 of the Domestic Relations Law. There are six grounds for divorce: adultery, one year abandonment, three years imprisonment, cruel and inhuman treatment, living separate and apart pursuant to a valid ...
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Joint or Shared Custody
Divorce is difficult on all parties involved and may be especially difficult on the divorcing parties' children. The duty and privilege of a being a parent is to put the best interest of the child(ren) first. Therefore, when making a custody ...
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