Category: Child
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New York House of Refuge
New York House of Refuge in the United States Note: the following text is reproduced from the archives.nysed.gov website: Introduction to the New York House of Refuge The New York House of Refuge was the first juvenile reformatory in the United States. During its one hundred and ten […]
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Legal Name Change Restrictions
Legal Name Change Restrictions in the United States Legal Name Change Restrictions in the United States When a citizen wish to change his/her name, there are a few limitations. For example, the interested person may not seek a name change for an ulterior or illegal purpose. Additionally, in […]
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Child Labor
Child Labor in the United States Introduction Meanwhile the industrial system developed in other countries, bringing with it abuses of child labor similar to those in Great Britain. In the early years of the 19th century children between the ages of 7 and 12 years made up one-third of […]
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U.S. Labor law and movement history 2
U.S. Labor law and movement history 2 in the United States See U.S. Labor law and movement history World War I During World War I Gompers and the AFL were strong supporters of the war effort. They minimized strikes as wages soared and full employment was reached. The AFL unions […]
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International Family Law
International Family Law in United States International Family Law Introduction to international family law International Family Law describes all family law matters with an international element. People are residing internationally and experiencing international relationships more […]
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Human Rights conventions
Human Rights international conventions in the United States Human Rights multilateral conventions Convention to Suppress the Slave Trade and Slavery (25 Sep 1926); and Protocol (7 Dec 1953) Convention Concerning Forced Labor (28 Jun 1930) Universal Declaration of Human Rights […]
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Pitcairn Law
Pitcairn law in the United States The Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of New Zealand concerning Trials under Pitcairn Law in New Zealand and Related Matters was signed by the New Zealand Minister of Foreign […]
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Family law questions
Family law questions in the United States What can be done to prevent injury or irreparable harm during the pendency of the lawsuit? Did James Madison attend college? After the death of a spouse can a man marry his stepdaughter? What was breach of promise? What are seals currently used […]
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Foster Care Adoption: Facts
Foster Care Adoption: Facts in United States Foster Care Adoption: Facts & Figures Every year, more than 107,000 children in foster care are available for adoption. Many spend more than five years waiting for permanent, loving homes. Between 2000 and 2010, more than 35,000 children were […]
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Convention on the Rights of the Child
Convention on the Rights of the Child in the United States See also: Treaty, International Family Law, Cisneros v. Aragon Legislation: Convention on the Rights of the Child
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The Hague Convention on International Child Abduction
The Hague Convention on International Child Abduction in the United States See also: International Family Law, Treaty, Main US Decisions: 1. Viragh v. Foldes 2. Taveres v. Tavaraz 3. Pielage v. McConnell 4. Baran v. Beaty 5. Barzilay v. Barzilay 6. Furnes v. Reeves 7. Shealy v. […]