Parental Rights

Gay Moms Get True Marriage Equality in Iowa

by Michele Bowman | Lawyers.com on 5/10/2013

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled on May 3 that the state must recognize children born to lesbian couples as having two parents on their birth certificate, ensuring full parental rights for both parents and equal treatment for gay...more

12 Things You Should Know About Private Adoptions In Utah

by Kirton McConkie PC on 5/2/2013

12 THINGS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER IN PRIVATE/INDEPENDENT UTAH ADOPTIONS: 1. Finding a birth mother: Paid facilitators are illegal in Utah. Only licensed agencies may be paid for matching services under Utah law. Even...more

What the 100-Mile Rule Means for You

by Boyer, Dawson & St. Pierre on 4/19/2013

If you have been through a divorce and are the custodial parent, moving your residence is far from a simple personal decision. This is especially true if you intend to move more than 100 miles from your current residence....more

Establishing Paternity in California

by Law Office of Steven M. Bishop on 4/17/2013

Many Hollywood performers have found themselves accused of fathering children out of wedlock over the years. Many cases have been disproved (Bill Cosby) – and a few proved (Arnold Schwarzenegger) – by use of paternity tests...more

The Fein Print - February 2013: Real Estate Tax Appeals, Financial Powers For College Students, Fiscal Cliff

by Fein, Such, Kahn & Shepard, P.C. on 2/25/2013

In This Issue: - Ask Us - Tax Appeals - Parental Authority - At 18, "You Don't Rule Me" Rules - The Fiscal Cliff Showdown - What It Means To Your Real Estate Plan - Excerpt from Parental Authority - At 18, "You...more

What Rights Do Fathers Have in Tennessee?

by Law Offices of Adrian H. Altshuler &... on 1/11/2013

As a father, you have a right to remain in the life of your child. Numerous laws exist to protect the rights of fathers in Tennessee, as in many other states. These rights spring into existence in Tennessee when a child...more

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