| Child Support |
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| Every child, including an adopted child, has a right to be supported by their parents. Every parent, either custodial or non-custodial, has an obligation to financially support his or her child.More... |
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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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| Divorce Proceedings |
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| If spouses decide to divorce there are many things they must consider. First, whether or not they are going to seek separate or joint representation. If the divorce is uncontested, meaning neither party objects to it, then the spouses may seek joint representation. The spouses may also separate representation or represent themselves. However, if the divorce is contested the spouses may seek either joint or separate representation or may represent themselves. More... |
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| The Hague Convention and International Child Abductions |
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| The Hague Convention is a private civil device that may be used by a custodial parent in their attempt to gain the return of their child that was taken over international borders without their permission. Many countries have adopted the Hague Convention. The countries that have adopted the Hague Convention have agreed that they will assist in returning a child that has been abducted and wrongfully detained in their country.
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| Putative Father's Standing to Seek Custody of his Child |
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| Unlike the formerly married father whose marital status guarantees his standing to seek custody of his children, the putative father must first produce convincing evidence of his parenthood before a court considers his suit to seek custody of his child. Generally, a paternity or other type of judicial proceeding must precede or be consolidated with the putative father's custody suit.More... |
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