Family Law Prof Blog
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Authored by Margaret Ryznar, Professor of Law at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. Blog topics cover Abortion, Adoption, Alternative Reproduction, Annulment, Antenuptial (postnuptial) Contracts, Bankruptcy, Child Abuse, Custody (parenting plans), Divorce (grounds), Domestic Violence, Maintenance (alimony), Marriage (impediments), Property Division, and Termination of..
Family Law Prof Blog
1d ago
From New Mexico Political Report: A recent study found that in the 20 years since Massachusetts became the first state in the U.S. to grant same-sex marriage licenses, same-sex marriage has strengthened the institution of marriage for all couples and ..read more
Family Law Prof Blog
2d ago
Registration is now open for the 3rd International Singles Studies Conference on July 5, 2024. This hybrid event, held at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel and via Zoom, will feature over 50 presenters, with leading experts from around the world ..read more
Family Law Prof Blog
2d ago
From NBC News: It's been two decades since Massachusetts became the first state in the nation to recognize same-sex marriage. It was a momentous event for those who had fought and pushed for marriage equality under the law. So much ..read more
Family Law Prof Blog
3d ago
From AP News: By the time Jesse Fernandez turned 18, the federal government had paid out thousands of dollars in Social Security survivor’s benefits because of the death of his mother. But Jesse’s bank account was empty. The money had ..read more
Family Law Prof Blog
4d ago
From the New York Times: Letters to the Editor re: "To Protect Kids, We Need More Foster Care, Not Less" by Naomi Schaefer Riley: Pieces like this express concern about the well-being of children while ignoring the daily harms caused ..read more
Family Law Prof Blog
5d ago
From Politico: Liechtenstein’s parliament voted to legalize same-sex marriage on Thursday, making it the 22nd country in Europe to do so. Lawmakers in the German-speaking microstate voted nearly unanimously in favor of the measure, with 24 of the 25 MPs ..read more
Family Law Prof Blog
6d ago
From Penn State: Do abuse and neglect cause behavior problems among children or do behavior problems among children cause abuse and neglect? A new study from researchers in the Penn State College of Health and Human Development confirmed that the ..read more
Family Law Prof Blog
1w ago
From AP News: Across the country, the story for families is virtually the same: Child care is unaffordable for many, hard to find for those who can pay, and financially precarious for day care operators and their employees. The Biden ..read more
Family Law Prof Blog
1w ago
From WILX: Children of color are put into the system at a disproportionate rate, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Failing to identify cases of child abuse or neglect can have negative impacts. However, over-reporting can ..read more
Family Law Prof Blog
1w ago
State bar family law toolkits are a compilation of helpful tips, methods, charts, tables, sheets, and guidelines that aid family law practitioners in representing their clients in legal settings, provided by their state bar. These toolkits can range from 60 ..read more