Family Law Archive

With all things in our justice system, rules and laws were created at a certain time with a certain need in mind. The flaw with most laws is that there was never a loophole created …

I just don’t see how polygamy makes sense to anyone. Woman or man. Okay, so I’m going at this from the “I’m the jealous type and I don’t share my man” point of view, but …

People have flocked to the United States of America from around the world. One of the many reasons for that happens is the desire for religious freedom. They are looking for the ability to practice …

The Supreme Court ruled in an 8-1 decision (Clarence Thomas dissenting) that in the case of Doe V. Reed, Reed is the winner! Most people have no idea what Doe V. Reed is outside of …

Child support laws are often a controversial topic, and laws surrounding child support can vary from state to state. When discussing law, it’s important to recognize that although law may have moral foundations, there is …

At first blush, jail time for deadbeat dads seems like an appealing idea: a serious way to make the offender understand that he has failed a significant responsibility. What could possibly be more important in …

Below is just one example of how an abused childs life turned out. The community as a whole needs to come together and help these children before they end up like Danielle or worse. Her …

When I got divorced, 20+ years ago, things were different. The laws have changed and also the way the courts and people deal with support issues. It’s no wonder there are deadbeat dads. One of …

Most people will agree with me, when I say that the United States has a very messed up legal system. Most people will also agree with me, when I say that the legal system the …

Should there be restrictions on the availability of abortion, except when the mother’s life is at stake? Yes. In fact, one could go further and say there should even be restrictions on abortion for those …

For a couple of decades now more children have been born out of wedlock than at any other time in history. Often times the women are left to fend for themselves while their men leave …

There are large numbers of children in the UK who are abused by their parents and carers on a daily basis. Tragically this abuse can lead to the death of a child and care agencies …

Concerning abortion, the issue at hand is whether or not the rights of the fetus can be held above those of the mother. A fetus does not fit the definition of a person. A fetus …

We all make mistakes. We choose the wrong major, hang out with the wrong crowd, and sometimes we get pregnant when we’re under age. Becoming pregnant when you’re young, financially unstable, and emotionally unready can …

Orders of Protection, Restraining Orders or RO’s as they are often referred to; were created to keep people, their loved ones and financial assets safe from a second party. Most often used in domestic abuse/violence …

It is all about Choice. Abortion is a choice, Adoption is a choice and Parenting is a choice. For a woman: To abort is a choice to deal with any social, emotional, religious and physical …

The decision to have an abortion is the decision of the person carrying the fetus and their’s alone, no matter how old they are. It would be an egregious breech of doctor-patient confidentiality for a …

After consideration, I do not believe in abortion except in certain instances likerape or if the mother may die giving birth, or if the mother-to-be simply has to do itfor one reason or another. I …

In most cases, I wholeheartedly agree that abortion is wrong. Life begins at conception. For that reason, I should be attending every rally at every abortion clinic, screaming about murder and doing away with abortion …

As a mother of three children, I have been able to view many sides to the child support debate. Being the wife of a man who was forced to pay child support not only on …

I agree to a point… The abortion controversy has become one of the most divisive and irrationally contentious issues of our time, turned into a legal and political power struggle with no permanent resolution in …

A woman cannot be deprived of a “right” to an abortion any more than can be deprived of her right to vote. The dissertation of this #1 writer, LibertyBob, says it all – and on …

Does anyone know why a woman chooses Abortion over going through with the pregnancy? I don’t think anyone is able to say that a thirteen year old should be made to carry out a pregnancy …

Taking out the “abortion” arguments, what this comes down to is should a child under the age of 18 be able to have a *medical procedure* without a parent’s consent? If people asked themselves this …

Abortion should always be readily available, without restrictions. The restrictions that people want to impose on abortion are ridiculous when they are thought about for more than three seconds. Here, I will pick each apart, …

The option of abortion should be available twice in a normal, healthy woman’s lifetime. If she is in danger, then I agree that an emergency abortion is necessary- also twice. But, to allow people to …

Understanding the benefits of Amber Alerts? What’s to understand? It is a given. Amber Alerts can save the life of a child. They have saved children’s lives. For those who can’t grasp the concept put …

Finding a law firm is like finding a medical practice. It is rare these days to find attorneys who fly solo, so looking for an attorney who is associated with a law firm will provide …

The pro-choice argument rests on one main concern: that of the rights and needs of the women affected by imposed limitations. I plan to show how understanding the realities of this issue supports granting women …

The issue of child support has always been a sensative and contraversial one. Those who pay it often feel they pay too much or that they perceive their payment being used unethically. Those who are …