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Introduction to the Fourth Edition | |
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Uniform Laws | |
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Uniform Adoption Act | |
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9 U.L.A. Pt. IA 11 et seq. (1999) | |
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Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act | |
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9 U.L.A. Pt. IA 41 et seq. (Supp. 2010) | |
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Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act | |
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9 U.L.A. Pt. IA et seq. (1999) | |
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Uniform Interstate Family Support Act | |
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9 U.L.A. Pt. IB et seq. (amended 2008) | |
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Uniform Marriage and Divorce Act | |
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9A U.L.A. Pt. 1, 159 et seq. (1998) | |
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Uniform Parentage Act | |
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9B U.L.A. 295 et seq. (amended 2002) | |
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Uniform Premarital Agreement Act | |
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9C U.L.A. 39 et seq. (2001) | |
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Uniform Probate Code | |
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8 U.L.A. Pt. I 1 (Supp. 2010) | |
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Uniform Status of Children of Assisted Conception Act | |
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9C U.L.A. 363 et seq. (2001) | |
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Federal Statutes | |
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Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 | |
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Pub. L. 105-89, 111 Stat. 2115 (codified as amended in scattered sections of 2, 42 U.S.C.) | |
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Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 | |
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11 U.S.C. � 523 (2006) | |
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Born Alive Infant Protection Act of 2002 | |
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Pub. L. No. 107-207, 116 Stat. 926, 1 U.S.C.A. � 8 (West 2005) | |
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Child Support Recovery Act of 1992 | |
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Pub. L. 102-521, 106 Stat. 3403 (codified as amended in scattered sections of 18 U.S.C.A. � 228) | |
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Defense of Marriage Act | |
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Pub. L. No. 104-199, 110 Stat. 2419 (1996) (codified at 1 U.S.C. � 7; 28 U.S.C. � 1738C (2000) | |
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Parental Kidnaping Prevention Act | |
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Pub. L. No. 96-611, 94 Stat. 3568 (1980) (codified in scattered sections of 18, 28, 42 U.S.C.) | |
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Full Faith and Credit For Child Support Orders Act | |
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28 U.S.C. � 1738B (2006) | |
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Income Tax Credit For Adoption Assistance | |
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26 U.S.C.A. �� 36C, 137 (West 2005) | |
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Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 | |
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Pub. L. No. 95-608, 92 Stat. 3069 (codified in scattered sections of 25 U.S.C.) 25 U.S.C.A �� 1911-1923 (West 2005) | |
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Interethnic Adoption | |
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42 U.S.C.A. � 1996b (West 2005) | |
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International Child Abduction Remedies Act | |
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Pub. L. No. 100-300, 102 Stat. 437 (1988) (codified as amended in scattered sections of 42 U.S.C.) | |
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International Parental Kidnaping Crime Act of 1993 | |
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Pub. L. No. 103-173, 107 Stat. (1998) (codified as amended in scattered sections of 18 U.S.C.) | |
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Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003 | |
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Pub. L. No. 108-105, 117 Stat. 1201, 18 U.S.C.A. � 1531 (West 2005 & Supp. 2006) | |
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Violence Against Women Act | |
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18 U.S.C. �� 2261-2266 (2006) | |
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State Statutes | |
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Abandonment of Children: Safe Haven Law | |
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Fla. Stat. Ann. �� 383.50-51 (West 2002 & Supp. 2006) | |
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Abuse and Neglect Proceedings: Court Appointed Special Advocates | |
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Va. Code Ann. �� 9.1-151 et seq. (2006) | |
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Assisted Conception and Surrogacy Statutes | |
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Florida: Fla. Stat. Ann. �� 742.11 et seq. (West 2005) | |
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Virginia: Va. Code Ann. �� 20-156 et seq. (2004) | |
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Child Abuse and Reporting Statute | |
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Va. Code Ann. �� 63.2-1501-63.2-1530 (2008) | |
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Child Custody Statutes | |
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California: Cal. Fam. Code �� 3000-3011, 3060, 3064, 3080-3089, 3100-3105, 3120, 3200-3204 (West 2004) | |
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West Virginia: W. Va. Code �� 48-9-102, 48-9-206, 48-9-207 (2008) | |
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Civil Unions, Reciprocal Beneficiaries, and Domestic Partnerships | |
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Civil Unions: New Jersey: N.J. Stat. Ann. �� 37:1-37:1-36 (2006) | |
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Domestic Partnership: California: Cal. Fam. Code �� 297 et seq. (West 2004 & Supp. 2006) | |
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Reciprocal Beneficiaries: Vermont: Vt. Stat. Ann. Tit. 15 �� 1301 et seq. (2006) | |
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Consent to Medical Care For Minors | |
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Arkansas: Ark. Code Ann. �� 20-6-901 et seq. (2009) | |
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California: Cal. Fam. Code �� 6900 et seq. (West 2004 and Supp. 2006) | |
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Covenant Marriage | |
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Louisiana: La. Rev. Stat. Ann. � 9:273 (2000 & Supp. 2006) | |
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Domestic Violence | |
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Massachusetts: Mass. Gen Laws Ann., ch. 209A, ��1-10 (West 1998 & Supp. 2006) | |
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Emancipation of Minors | |
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California: Cal. Fam. Code �� 7000 et seq. (West 2004 & Supp. 2006) | |
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Foster Care | |
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Va. Code Ann. �� 63.2-900-63.2-912 (2008) | |
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Interstate Compact on Placement of Children | |
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Virginia: Va. Code Ann. �� 63.2-1000 et seq. (2002) | |
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Open Adoption | |
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New Mexico: N.M. Stat. Ann. � 32A-5-35 (West 2006) | |
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Paternity and Scientific Proof | |
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Florida: Fla. Stat. Ann. �� 742.12, 760.40(2)(a) (West 2005 & Supp. 2006) | |
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New York: N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act � 532 (McKinney 1999) | |
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Placement of Children: Long-Term or Permanent Foster Care | |
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Virginia: Va. Code Ann. � 63.2-908 (2008) | |
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Same-Sex Marriage | |
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District of Columbia: D.C. Code �� 46-401-46-421 (2001, as amended 2009) | |
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Standby Guardianship | |
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Maryland: Md. Code Ann., Est. & Trusts �� 13-901 et seq. (Lexis-Nexis 2001) | |
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Subsidized Adoptions: Assistance For Children with Special Needs | |
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Virginia: Va. Code. Ann. �� 63.2-1300-63.2-1304 (2008) | |
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International Treaties | |
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Hague Convention | |
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On the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction | |
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19 I.L.M. 1501 (October 15, 1980) | |
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Hague Convention | |
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On the Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption | |
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May 29,1993, 32 I.L.M. 1134 (1993) | |
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United Nations: | |
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Convention on the Rights of the Child | |
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Adopted and opened for signature, ratification, and accession by the General Assembly, resolution 44/25 of November 20, 1989, 28 I.L.M. (1989) | |
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United Nations: | |
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Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict | |
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Adopted and opened for signature, ratification, and accession by the General Assembly, resolution 54/263 of May 25, 2000 | |
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United Nations: | |
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Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography | |
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Adopted and opened for signature, ratification, and accession by the General Assembly, resolution 54/263 of May 25, 2000 | |
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Index | |