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Jessica Gasser’s attorney said detailed documents previously withheld by CPS were the key to her success in court.

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This article discusses the correlation between child abuse and domestic violence. "Child neglect is the most frequently ...

The Trump administration is again going after undocumented minors—but its approach is different than during his first ...

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Cynthia Feathers discusses Family Court appeal decisions involving due process violations; decisions faulting trial judges’ ...

Effective June 10, 2025, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates General in China have implemented important updates to the nonimmigrant visa application process for applicants under the age of fourteen ...

While many states have banned the practice in classrooms, Alabama law allows corporal punishment under specific conditions. What are the corporal punishment laws in Alabama? Here's what to know.

Maryland’s top court ruled parents can’t waive child support, affirming it's a legal obligation regardless of mutual agreement in custody cases.