| Elder Abuse |
| Not only are children the victims of neglect and abuse, the elderly are victims too. There are various types of neglect and abuse that elderly persons endure.More... |
| Actions between Spouses or Domestic Partners for Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress |
| Virtually every state recognizes intentional infliction of emotional distress as a civil tort. Most states have adopted the definition of the tort that provides no physical injury need be shown, but the plaintiff must show severe emotional or mental distress caused by the defendant's ''outrageous'' intentional or reckless conduct.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... |
| 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... |
| Confidentiality and Juvenile Court Records |
| Almost every state has a law that prohibits to some degree public access to juvenile court records. Each state has statutes establishing the right of access to records created during juvenile delinquency proceedings. More... |


