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Legal Help for Fathers With Child Support
Many fathers are confused about their responsibilities related to child support. One man may wrongfully think that moving to another state will void a child support order, while another may not realize that his child support order can be modified due to his involuntary job loss. Attorney Erica Chris
Child Support Laws in Grant County, Indiana
Indiana law requires parents financially support their children.child image by Byron Moore from Fotolia.comGrant County is home to several cities, towns and townships in Indiana, including Marion, Fairmount and Point Isabel. It is also borders nine other counties in the state. Family law...
Laws About Receiving SSI
The supplemental Security Income program issues a monthly cash benefit to individuals who are eligible due to a particular disability. SSI is a federal welfare program that is need-based; benefits are only provided to those with minimal resources and income. All SSI applicants must have little or n
Child Custody Laws in Geauga County, Ohio
When a couple obtains a divorce, the most hotly contested issue is often the determination of custody of marital children. In Geauga County, Ohio, the Ohio State Legislature is the main source of the ways and standards of determining custody of marital children. However, for couples...
A Brief History of Parental Rights
A brief look at the history of child custody. How did the current presumptions of child custody develop throughout history?
About State Child Labor Laws
During the Great Depression, millions of adults were without a job, but children continued to work in increasing numbers, especially in big cites. Because adults were unable to find work, children had to work long hours to provide their families with food and clothing. Boys worked in sweatshops or
Illinois Child Curfew Act
Curfews for juveniles are often implemented to prevent victimization and delinquency. While authorities aim to protect children, they also strive to prevent crime. Adult supervision for individuals is required after a set time. Illinois outlines several restrictions in its Child Curfew Act, as well.
Laws for Applying for Child Support
Obtaining child support for your kids.children image by Orlando Florin Rosu from Fotolia.comAlthough there are some variations from one state to another, the laws for applying for child support are similar in all jurisdictions across the U.S. The key to succeeding in obtaining an...
What is Cause & Effect of Juvenile Delinquency?
Juvenile CrimeArrest records indicate that the majority of crime committed in the United States is associated with youths more than any other demographic. Year after year, files from the Uniform Crime Reporting Program show that young people from their early teens to their early 20s...
Child Abandoment Laws in Columbia, SC
Learn about child abandonment.child image by Renata Osinska from Fotolia.comColumbia is the capital of South Carolina. Since laws for child abandonment vary by state and not municipality, South Carolina state laws apply in Columbia. Child abandonment laws were enacted to help protect the...
The Juvenile Justice Reform Act
The Juvenile Justice Reform Act was passed in 2003 with the intent to change the juvenile justice system within Louisiana. The mandates in the reform are carried out by the Juvenile Justice Reform Act Implementation Commission, a five-person board dedicated to the purpose of implementing the rulings
Laws About Sixteen Year Olds Moving out of the Home
Emancipation granted by United States District Courtvintage bible book studio isolated image by dinostock from Fotolia.comIn the United States of America you must be 18 to legally emancipate from your parents and move out, according to the Expert Law web administrators. To move out at the...
Proper Jurisdiction Laws in Florida
Policies established by Florida's state legislature articulate the specific jurisdictions of each level of court, and clarify what types of cases different courts can hear. Before a person or a prosecutor can file charges to prosecute an offender for violating state law, the plaintiffs must first es
Kansas Child Care Laws
Providing child care can be a rewarding career.children image by Marzanna Syncerz from Fotolia.comIt is against the law in Kansas for anyone to operate a child care center for children under the age of 16 unless that center is properly licensed through the state's Health and Environment...
Joint Legal Custody Agreement
Family courts may choose to grant parents joint legal custody of a child, joint physical custody or sole custody to either parent. In joint legal custody agreements, parents are required to make medical and educational decisions together. A joint legal custody agreement must be agreed upon by all pa
What Are the Rights & Responsibilities of Resident Legal Aliens?
In the United States, an immigrant is not required to obtain citizenship in order to live in the country for an extended period of time. Immigrants are required to identify themselves and receive permission to stay. These immigrants must then abide by U.S. laws in order to maintain their residency s
Juvenile Probation Formal Vs. Informal
The most common sentence handed down to juvenile offenders is probation. There is a principle in juvenile justice that the least restrictive environment be used in a sentence. These sentencing options include formal and informal juvenile probation.
How to Enforce Visitation Rights Without a Custody Order
Many legal situations can be frustrating, particularly those involving child custody and visitation. When seeking to establish parental rights, knowledge of your (or the child's) resident state child custody and visitation laws is fundamental. In most U.S. states, child custody and visitation are se
Grandparents Have Rights Too!
Divorce threatens to break up more than just the relationship of the couple choosing to end their marriage. Extended family members such as grandparents may also be at risk of losing the closeness they once had with their grandchildren. Grandparents have rights too, and a divorce attorney can help p
Child Custody - Are There Ways To Make It Amicable?
Child custody is always going to be a source of stress. However, it is in both parties interests to try to make the whole situation as amicable as possible. In this article I discuss how to go about doing that, and the difference it will make if you can.