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Interspousal Tort Immunity

Interspousal tort immunity is the doctrine that bars tort suits between persons married to each other. The doctrine has its roots in the common-law principle that a married couple was one legal entity. More...

Requirements of the Indian Child Welfare Act

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 applies to foster care placements, terminations of parental rights, and adoption and pre-adoption placements. When the ICWA applies to a proceeding, a state court must comply with the requirements of the act. More...

Child Custody and Religion

Religion is usually not an issue in child custody proceedings, even if the parents practice different religions. For example, if a child has a Christian mother and a Jewish father, a court will not consider the merits of either religion in determining which parent should have custody of the child. The court will grant custody to one parent, or joint custody to both parents, and the child will be exposed to both the mother's religion and the father's religion.More...

Elder Individuals and Social Security

Elder individuals are entitled to receive social security benefits upon turning the age of retirement, which is anywhere between 62 and 67 years of age, depending upon your circumstances and the year that the elder individual was born. Unfortunately for most retired workers the social security money received each month is not enough to live on. Currently, the maximum social security benefit that a retired worker may receive is $1,825 per month at age 65.More...

Matrimonial Actions and Health Insurance

Health insurance issues must be considered in matrimonial actions. In some jurisdictions, as a matter of law, one must pay for the medical necessaries of one's children and spouse even during legal separation. More...