| Separation and Divorce Between United States Citizens and Non-citizens |
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| Separation and divorce between citizens and non-citizens can occur just as separation and divorce occurs between two citizens. Non-citizens who reside in the United States are entitled to the same rights as legal citizens residing in the United States. If both the citizen and non-citizen reside in the United States, both have access to the same court system and procedures. More... |
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| Dependency Proceedings |
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| There are several circumstances that may lead to the removal of a child from his or her parents to become placed as a dependent of the juvenile court. Some of these grounds are the removal of children who have suffered or are likely to suffer neglect or abuse. Other situations include the inability of the parent or guardian to provide regular care for the child due to mental illness, developmental disability, or substance abuse. A child may also become a dependent of the court if the child's parent has become incarcerated or institutionalized and has been unable to arrange for care of the child during that time. More... |
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| Status as a Legal Parent |
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| Legal parenthood confers more than power, control, and authority over one's child. It has long been held that there are corresponding duties to parental rights. These parental responsibilities include the obligation to care for and protect the child, provide financial support, see to his or her education, and supply proper medical care.
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| Child Welfare Agencies' Potential Malpractice Liability for Improperly Detaining a Child in the Foster Care System |
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| States have enacted laws requiring the filing of reports of suspected child abuse and neglect, and most states have specialized child protective agencies to investigate these reports. The organization of the agencies varies greatly from state to state. Child protective agencies should essentially perform the same functions.
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| Adoption and Safe Families Act - Termination of Parental Rights |
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| The Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA) requires a state to file a petition to terminate a parent's parental rights to a child if:More... |
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