Articles related to "Family Court"

Changes to the Family Law Act in Australia mean that same sex couples and unmarried couples can access the Family Court to obtain orders for property division.

Child custody arrangements are decided by family court judges, in conjunction with parents, court appointed guardians ad litem, and the children themselves.

More and more fathers are wanting an involvement with their child or children after separation. And they no longer want every second weekend, they want shared care.

The birth of a son is often the happiest moment of a man's life, but what happens when the couple divorces ex-wife does not want the husband to be part of the boy's life?

An independent judicial watch group and their attorneys recall the "Search Warrant Trick" then Atty. Gen. Janet Reno used in changing Elian's family custody.

Catwoman has a kitten in L.A. while Heather Mills rolls in millions in London; Britney Spears dines with Mel Gibson

As layoffs increase, and the words "recession" and "depression" fill the news, many people are struggling to fulfill their child support obligations.

They're all over the daytime television scene. They've turned countless housewives and unemployed couch potatoes into legal experts. But which TV judge is right for you?

The faux documentary Paper Heart reminds audiences that awkward adolescent are adorable, tackling the boy-meets-girl tale with originality and heart.

Publicist says move is for personal reasons.

Danielle Steel's Sisters is a highly recommended book that became a bestseller once published.

Children of divorce may not enjoy the holidays very much due to feeling shuffled around, missing their other families, and feeling guilt over leaving one parent behind.

Domestic violence affects men, women and children of all ages and socioeconomic levels. Victims need to be aware of their rights and seek help immediately.

Communities around the nation read with disbelief the story of Jaycee Dugard, a woman of 29 who was kidnapped as a child of 11 and consequently robbed of her childhood.

The Obama Administration is switching some public notices from newspapers to the Internet. Will the policy change trickle down to local and state papers?

The New York State Parent Education and Awareness Program offers parents facing divorce free or income-based supportive classes taught by certified providers statewide.

Independent adoption - working directly with birth parents rather than an agency - allows families to take an active role in the adoption process.

Mary Cummings Park, 210 acres held in trust by Boston, MA, to be kept as a public park, is threatened by residential and industrial development in violation of the trust.

Step parents' rights are not always clear, especially concerning a step dad's role. Does a stepfather have the same rights and responsibilities as a biological father?