| An Overview of Voluntary Sterilization |
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| There are various different methods of birth control available in the United States. One such method of birth control is voluntary sterilization. The process of sterilization is intended to be permanent in nature. In some instances sterilization may be reversed however reversal is not guaranteed once the sterilization process is completed. Sterilization may involve surgery and a hospital stay or may involve outpatient services. More... |
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| Contested Adoptions Initiated by a Biological Parent |
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| The consent of the biological parent or guardian of the child must be obtained before a valid adoption can take place, unless there has been a waiver or forfeiture of parental rights. Therefore, if it can be shown that the biological parent or guardian did not consent to the adoption, there may be sufficient grounds upon which to set it aside.More... |
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| Tax Problems of Property Transfers by Unmarried Cohabitants |
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| The courts of many states no longer automatically reject a claim by one cohabitant to property accumulated during cohabitation but owned by the other cohabitant. Courts may also consider a claim by one cohabitant of entitlement to support payments from the other. Generally, such claims must be based on express or implied contract or on quasi-contract. The tax consequences of these transfers are obscure because there is no clearly relevant authority.More... |
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| Divorce and Wiretapping and other Interceptions of a Spouse's electronic Communications |
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| Divorce is a difficult time for both parties involved. States have different types of divorce and different requirements associated therewith. Some states have no-fault divorces and others have fault-based divorces. If the parties reside in a fault-based divorce state, information such as whether the opposing party was unfaithful, abused his wife, or engaged in other improper or illegal conduct may be admissible. More... |
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| Gifts to Grandchildren |
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| Many grandparents want to give their grandchildren gifts. Giving gifts to grandchildren is also advantageous for the grandparents' estate because it may reduce the overall size of the estate and lower the estate tax burden. More... |
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