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Entries from June 2008

Changes Proposed to North Dakota Family Law System

June 26th, 2008 · No Comments

A task force organized by the State Bar Association of North Dakota has proposed several reforms to the state’s existing family law system.
Under the terms of the proposal, which is aimed at addressing concerns about child custody and visitation rights, divorcing parents would be obligated to submit parenting plans to the court for approval before […]

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British MPs Push for Domestic Violence Education

June 18th, 2008 · No Comments

British MPs said earlier this week that children should undergo mandatory domestic violence and forced marriage education as part of their normal school curriculum. The home affairs select committee also Criticized the country’s lack of shelters for victims of abuse, and said that a shift needed to be made from law enforcement efforts toward educational […]

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Rhode Island Judge Denies Gay Couple’s Divorce

June 12th, 2008 · No Comments

A Rhode Island Superior Court judge’s decision this week marked the latest setback for a lesbian couple who have been trying to get a divorce since last year.
On Wednesday, Judge Patricia Hurst refused to consider the case of Margaret Chambers and Cassandra Ormiston, saying that the court had no jurisdiction over such family law matters. […]

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US Military Divorce Rate Soars

June 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

As the war in Iraq drags on, it has been taking a heavy toll on the relationships of many US soldiers. Statistics show over 3,000 more military divorces, from 5,500 in 2001 to 8,700 in 2007  - an increase of over 50% in just 5 years. While the relationship strain caused by active duty military […]

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