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The Child Witness

It is very difficult for children to be witnesses in a trial. In order to determine if a child should testify in a trial, the attorney should consider numerous factors. Among some of the factors that should be considered in determining whether...

Divorce and Wiretapping and other Interceptions of a Spouse's Electronic Communications

Divorce is a difficult time for both parties involved. States have different types of divorce and different requirements associated therewith. Some states have no-fault divorces and others have fault-based divorces. If the parties reside in a...

Foster Care

Foster care is defined as the temporary placement of a child outside of her family. The child is removed from the family due to abuse or neglect issues. The child may be removed due to physical or sexual abuse by a parent or someone residing in...

School Discipline and Remedies

If it is established that a student was improperly subjected to school discipline there are various types of actions that the student may take. Some of the types of actions include:

Suing for Damages.

The Multiethnic Placement Act

The Multiethnic Placement Act

The Multiethnic Placement Act (MEPA) is a federal law, enacted in 1994, that prohibits racial and ethnic discrimination in connection with adoptions and foster care. A 1996...