Family Law 
Father seeks charges in Chinese forced abortion – CBS News
The family says it was temporarily placed under government surveillance last month and that Deng Jiyuan went into hiding in late June after local officials stopped him from traveling to Beijing. Deng eventually made it to Beijing to seek legal … Continue reading
Calif. lawmakers mull adjusting family structure – Washington Times
The appellate court in question overturned a previous family court ruling granting custody, claiming that California statute allowed courts to recognize only two individuals as parents and to expand that definition exceeded the court’s legal jurisdiction.
Attorney: Zimmerman, family will struggle to secure bond – CNN
The family does “not have anywhere near” the collateral amount, according to the attorney. “We are encouraged we can work this out,” O’Mara said in a statement. Donations to Zimmerman’s legal defense fund have dropped significantly while …
Rep. John Tierney denies in-laws’ claims – Boston Globe
Democrats, who spoke Tuesday on the condition of anonymity, said there is increasing worry in their own party about Tierney’s ability to survive the family legal crisis. “People are very concerned,” said one Democratic consultant.
Family Members who Help Fugitives to Lose Immunity – NBC Chicago
Relatives of fugitives who help them avoid arrest while they try to escape capture could face time in the slammer themselves under a new Illinois law. Gov. Pat Quinn signed Senate Bill 2520 into law Thursday. It reverses a loophole … Continue reading
Family of murdered nurse win legal change on rape charges – Daily Telegraph
Previous legal guidance has meant offenders who murdered a victim while on bail for rape would be prosecuted for only the murder, because the resulting sentence would be expected to be sufficiently high to cover both offences. Today, Keir Starmer … Continue reading
New Family and History Resources Published at Sciences Social Network – YAHOO!
Its twelve subsections include Anthropology, Archaeology, Arts, Education, Family, History, Law and Crime, Linguistics, Literature, Philosophy, Politics and Religion. Users can receive alerts if new content has been posted in this category by subscribing …
Clough family win law change – blackpoolgazette.co.uk
THE family of a nurse who was murdered by her former partner while he was on bail for raping her has won a campaign to change legal guidance. Rape charges that are linked to murders will no longer be left … Continue reading
Beyond The Music In St. Louis Cemetery No. 2 – NPR News
Well, in one of the city’s oldest cemeteries, the final resting place of a white, aristocratic New Orleans family is also the eternal home of black musical royalty: an emperor, a king, a consort and a mother-in-law. Written by the … Continue reading
Nurse’s family wins law change – The Guardian
Rape charges that are linked to murders will no longer be left on file but will be prosecuted except in the most “exceptional circumstances”, Keir Starmer, QC, the Director of Public Prosecutions is due to announce today. The new guidelines … Continue reading
