Browsing: Family Law

The Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) governs the process of modifying child support after a job loss. Homeowners and tenants alike are…

The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) governs child custody cases across state lines, affecting grandparents and…

The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), 42 U.S.C. § 5101, defines child neglect as a form of child abuse. This federal statute affects…

The federal statute 28 U.S.C. § 636 governs the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) in child custody proceedings. Homeowners and tenants alike…

The Uniform Marriage and Divorce Act, Section 306, governs annulment procedures. Homeowners and tenants alike are affected by this federal statute….

The Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) is defined under the 28 U.S.C. § 1738A, which governs full faith and credit for child custody determinations….

Texas Family Code, Section 160.001, establishes the procedures for determining paternity in the state, affecting unmarried parents and their…

Florida Statute 61.13 governs child support, outlining the calculation and enforcement of support orders. This statute affects parents and guardians…

The German Child Custody Act, Section 1671 of the German Civil Code, governs child custody proceedings. This statute affects parents and guardians…

The Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 governs divorce proceedings in the UK, allowing individuals to file for divorce without a solicitor. This process…