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Family Law

Child Witnesses in Divorce Cases with Disputed Custody Issues

20th March 2012
Should judges making custody determinations by listening to the kids?  These days this is a hot topic in Family Law.  Years ago the answer to the question was an emphatic “no”.  Children were unreliable witnesses, they did not know what was good for thems...
Author: Stanley D. Prowse
Family Law

Parental Liability for the Acts of a Minor Child

17th March 2010
As a personal injury attorney in San Francisco, CA, I occasionally have the opportunity to speak with a party regarding the injury they have suffered as a result of a child, or a teenager. The question usually asked is whether mom or dad is responsible f...
Author: Jason Lundberg
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Damages for Wrongful Death of a Child

13th March 2009
The damages recoverable for the wrongful death of a child include medical, hospital, and medication expense, and the loss of consortium (love, companionship, services and support) that the child provided to the parents. The parents are also entitled to re...
Author: Christopher M Davis, Attorney At Law
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Grandparents’ Rights for Custody in Pennsylvania

23rd July 2007
In Pennsylvania, Grandparents have the opportunity to seek custody of a Grandchild under limited circumstances. The Pennsylvania Statute enunciated at 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 5313, sets forth the circumstances under which a Grandparent may petition for Custody of...
Author: gregartim