| Constitutional Rights of Children |
| |
| The concept of ''children's rights'' is relatively new. For most of history, children were considered chattel and had no rights separate and apart from their parents.
More... |
| |
| Uniform Marital Property Act |
| |
| The Uniform Marital Property Act (UMPA) created a class of property that is the property of the marriage, and not the property of individuals. That class of property is made up of all property of the spouses, except certain specific exceptions that remain individual property. If there is a question about specific property, whether it is marital or individual property, the UMPA raises the presumption that it is marital property.
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... |
| |
| Long-Term Care and Long-Term Care Insurance |
| |
| Long-term care is defined as care that lasts for an indefinite period of time in duration. An elder may need long-term care when if they fall ill or are unable to care for themselves. Other individuals may also be in need of long-term care if they were involved in a serious accident or had a serious medical condition. Long-term care helps one live as they currently lived.
More... |
| |
| Assisted Care Facilities for Elderly Individuals |
| |
| An assisted care facility is a facility for elderly people that provides housing with assistance to the elder person. In this environment an individual has an apartment-type area to reside in. The assisted living environment provides both an independent atmosphere for the elder person along with assistance when needed.
More... |
| |
