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New Louisiana Law Could Help Child Support
A new law was recently passed in Louisiana that could increase the financial commitment divorced parents will have to make to their kids.
The law was finally passed after lawmakers debated over about a dozen bills relating to the management of children a...
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VA Supreme Court Upholds Rights of Non-Biological Parent
A custody ruling made by a Vermont court in a civil union case should stand, the Virginia Supreme Court decided on Friday.
The ruling is a favorable one for Janet Jenkins, the non-biological parent of 5-year-old Isabella Miller-Jenkins. Isabella was born...
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Same-Sex Marriage Recognized in NY
According to recent reports, same-sex couples who wed in other states will now be recognized as being legally married in the state of New York.
The news was announced via a directive issued by Governor Paterson.
New Policies in the Ea...
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California Gay Marriage Ban Overturned
The California Supreme Court recently denied the state’s law banning same-sex marriage.
A broad decision was made that will invalidate any law that discriminates solely on the bases of sexual orientation.
Decision Allows All Californians Same Ri...
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U.S. Court Denies Muslim Divorce Tradition
According to recent reports, the highest court in the state of Maryland ruled earlier this week that the traditional way of divorcing for many Muslims will not suffice in the U.S.
The Court of Appeals rejected a Pakistani man's argument that the Islam...
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PA Paternity Law Tricky for Non-Dads
Even if a man is not a child’s biological father, he may be required to pay support under a Pennsylvania law that assumes husbands are responsible for children born during marriage.
“Presumption of Paternity”
A doctrine derived from English commo...
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Sales of Paternity Test Kits Expanded to 30 States
Rite Aid Corporation is now selling DNA paternity kits in over 4,000 stores in 30 states after sales in Oregon, Washington and California last year proved a success.
“Everyone is purchasing the tests because they’re curious. They’re looking to establish...
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Ga. Supreme Court Rules in Child Support Dispute
The Georgia Supreme Court ruled that a man who fathered twins with a Florida woman in 2000 does not have to pay $426,000 in back child support.
Out-of-Court Agreement
Will...
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Panel Finds Flaws with NJ Civil Unions Law
A panel of official and legislative appointees released a report citing problems with New Jersey’s civil unions law, which was implemented last year as part of the state’s attempt to give homosexual couples the same rights as married heterosexuals.
Refusal of Benefits...
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Domestic Partnership Bill Passes New Mexico House
The state House of Representatives in New Mexico approved a new domestic partnership bill that would extend the same benefits to gay and heterosexual couples as currently extended to married couples. The legislation is now awaiting Senate approval.
Senate Majority Leader Michael Sanchez e...
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