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Bifurcated Divorces |
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| A court may order the termination of the
marriage of a husband and wife, while reserving the resolution of
certain issues for a later time. This procedure is called a
"bifurcated divorce." When a bifurcated divorce is ordered, issues
such as the division of the spouses' property, child custody, and
child support are decided at a separate trial or hearing, after the
marriage is terminated.
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Civil Harassment |
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| Domestic violence cases involve a special
relationship between the parties. The special relationship may be
created by: (1) a family relationship, such as husband and wife; or
(2) cohabitation, i.e., the parties live together. Civil harassment
cases do not involve a special relationship between the parties. A
civil harassment complaint may be filed against any person, even if
that person is not a spouse or a cohabitant.
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Requirements for a Valid Premarital Agreement |
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| There are several requirements for a valid
premarital agreement. In deciding whether to uphold a premarital
agreement, a court will consider a number of factors.
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Adoption and Safe Families Act - Termination of Parental Rights |
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| The Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA)
requires a state to file a petition to terminate a parent's parental
rights to a child if:
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Application of the Indian Child Welfare Act |
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| The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) is a
federal law that sets minimum standards for the removal of Native
American children from their homes. The ICWA is designed to preserve
and strengthen Native American families and culture.
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