Family Law

Common-Law Marriage Suit Could Alter Canadian Law – NPR News

Robert Leckey, professor of family law at McGill University, says the ruling could have wide-ranging repercussions for more ordinary couples. ROBERT LECKEY: And if Lola wins, in part or in full, the implication could be that, you know, the million … Continue reading

China’s In-Law Wars Hammer On – Bloomberg

The idea of “mother-and-daughter-in-law as natural enemies” was, at an earlier time, already a universal way of thinking. Historically, when a young woman goes to live with her husband’s family, she’s expected to maintain her own family name.

Wipp Law specializes in divorce and child custody cases – HometownLife.com

Herald: Tell us about your business, including the types of services and/or products you feature. Nicole Wipp: Wipp Law Firm specializes in family law, specifically divorce and child custody. We also handle small business start-up contracts and …

Family sues over teenager’s death – San Francisco Gate

The Daily Times Leader reports (http://bit.ly/LP3fRt) that the lawsuit was filed Monday in Clay County Circuit Court by the family of 16-year-old Devin Mitchell. The lawsuit, which gives only one side of the legal argument, alleges negligence by the …

Obama praises decision on healthcare law – United Press International

“It is a fundamental principle here in America, the wealthiest nation on earth, no illness or accident should lead to any family’s financial ruin,” the … because we had the courage to pass this law and keep moving forward.”

Foster family must be Emirati – Khaleej Times

The federal law protecting the rights of children of unknown parents stipulates that the foster family should be Muslim and Emirati. The statute lays down several more rules applicable to possible foster parents including that they should be of good … Continue reading

Henrietta law in question defines a "family" – WHEC TV-10

Martha Windrem is talking about the owner of 22 properties in her Henrietta neighborhood. Properties rented out to RIT students. Windrem says the drinking, speeding, loud noise and partying is constant. “One man’s profit should not be valued …

Family law advice about children – Watford Observer

Last weekend my other half wanted to take the kids away for the weekend whilst I had a ‘jolly’ at Ascot. I’ve never been apart from my boys for more than a night before (believe it or not!) and I … Continue reading

Henrietta law in question defines a "family" – msnbc.com

Martha Windrem is talking about the owner of 22 properties in her Henrietta neighborhood. Properties rented out to RIT students. Windrem says the drinking, speeding, loud noise and partying is constant. “One man’s profit should not be valued …

Family to push for texting ban after death of father in crash – Las Cruces Sun-News

Following the loss of their father to a teen who is suspected of texting behind the wheel, a Doña Ana County family is headed to Santa Fe to garner support for a statewide law that would ban texting while driving. … Continue reading