| Jurisdiction in Interstate Child Custody Disputes |
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| The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act (UCCJA) was drafted in 1968 in an effort to prevent child abduction by parents and to resolve child custody disputes between parents who live in different states. The UCCJA has been adopted by all 50 states.
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| An Overview of Abortion |
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| Abortion is a controversial topic in the United States. An abortion is defined as the spontaneous inducement that results in the expulsion of a fetus. There are statistics that support the contention that 40% of all women will have an abortion at some point during their reproductive lives. Abortions are one of the most frequently performed medical procedures in the United States. Women from every socioeconomic group obtain abortions. More... |
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| Minor's Liability for Tortious Acts |
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| Minors are liable for their tortious acts. Because tort actions usually are instituted to compensate an injured party, a litigant's age normally is of marginal concern. Thus, children and adults are treated in the same manner in lawsuits involving tort claims. However, certain exceptions may shield children from liability for their torts.More... |
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| Interspousal Tort Immunity |
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| Interspousal tort immunity is the doctrine that bars tort suits between persons married to each other. The doctrine has its roots in the common-law principle that a married couple was one legal entity. More... |
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| Traditional and Gestational Surrogacy |
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| The two types of surrogacy are "traditional" and "gestational." Traditional surrogacy is done via artificial insemination, with the surrogate using her egg and another man's sperm. Gestational surrogacy is done via In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), where fertilized eggs from another woman are implanted into the surrogate's uterus. Choosing which route to take is one of the earliest decisions a surrogate or intended parents must make. More... |
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