| Child Support Enforcement and Paternity Issues |
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| At common law, a putative or alleged father of a child produced out of wedlock had no duty to support that child. However, the statutory law changed the common law and required both parents to support the child.
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| Involuntary Commitment and Procedures |
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| State law governs involuntary commitment and procedures vary from state to state, under laws often called mental hygiene laws. Involuntary commitment is typically used against people diagnosed with, or alleged to have, a mental illness, particularly schizophrenia. More... |
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| Types of Child Custody |
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| There are many types of child custody arrangements. The law uses certain terms to describe these arrangements. It is important for parents to understand these terms because they define the rights of the parents.
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| Uniform Premarital Agreement Act |
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| The Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (UPAA) was proposed and recommended for enactment in all the states by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws. The UPAA was intended to be relatively limited in scope, applying to agreements that are between prospective spouses made in contemplation of and to be effective upon marriage. The UPAA has been adopted by a majority of states. More... |
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| Actions Between Parent and Child Based upon Negligence |
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| Generally, parents and children have the right to sue each other for most personal injuries that are caused by negligence. This right is determined by the status of the parental immunity doctrine in the particular jurisdiction where an actions is brought. More... |
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