| Overview of a Putative Father |
| A putative father is an alleged father or a father out of wedlock. The putative father typically claims that he is the biological father of the child even though the mother failed to recognize his identity on the child's birth certificate. More... |
| Uniform Parentage Act of 2002 |
| The Uniform Parentage Act (UPA) was originally promulgated by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws (NCCUSL) in 1973. The UPA has influenced the parentage laws of most states, although only a minority of states have enacted it in its entirety.More... |
| Important Documents for an Elder Person to Possess |
| Although no one likes to think of death or incapacitation, individuals, especially elderly individuals should be prepared. There are several important documents for an elder person to have in their possession. More... |
| International Adoption - Overview |
| The process of adopting a child from a foreign country is far more complicated than adopting a child who is a United States citizen. Prospective parents who wish to adopt a foreign child must comply with the laws of the child's home country, the laws of the United States, and the laws of the prospective parents' state of residence. Due to the legal complications inherent in international adoptions, persons who wish to adopt a foreign child should consult an experienced attorney or an adoption agency that specializes in international adoptions.More... |
| Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003 |
| In 2003, the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act was enacted. The Act authorizes fines and/or jail terms of up to two years for any doctor who performs a partial birth abortion. A partial birth abortion is defined as an abortion in which the baby is delivered past the baby's navel outside the body of the mother or after the entire fetal head is outside the body of the mother. Most partial birth abortions are performed between 20 and 26 weeks. More... |



