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Can The State Terminate A Mothers And Fathers Rights Over Their Children?
Yes. Every state has an agency that protects the interests of children. That agency may ask the court to terminate parental rights. Usually, the state must show that the parent … more
Can My Parental Rights Be Terminated While I Am In Jail?
Yes. A parent's rights over their child may be terminated due to the parent's abandonment of the child. A parent's incarceration may result in an abandonment due to the length of … more
What Is Child Support Enforcement?
Child support enforcement agents help locate absent parents and assist in establishing paternity and getting child support payments ordered by the courts. Once court orders have been established, … more

Divorce and Division of Assets
Divorce is the legal termination of a marriage Divorce is different from a separation in that, by law, the marriage is considered to be formally ended. A separation may happen when couples are living separately but have not yet filed for a court order declaring a divorce. Property which is acquired during marriage: Property acquired during marriage is called marital property. … more
What is the difference between a same-sex marriage, a domestic partnership, and a civil union?
Under current law, same-sex marriages are legal in three states – Iowa, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Vermont has also approved same-sex marriages and they will become legal on September 1, 2009. Same-sex marriages were legal for about five months in California, but now are not legal; of course, this development leaves many questions as to the status of the marriages that … more