family-law-divorce

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Child Custody: An Overview

Child custody issues arise most commonly in cases of divorce. The court of jurisdiction for the divorce proceedings also determines child custody arrangements. Under the common statutory provision, if the spouses...

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The one-bite rule often arises in lawsuits involving bites from domesticated animals (e.g. dog bites). This rule is a scienter requirement under common law that requires the plaintiff to first bear the burden of proof in pleading and proving...