Domestic violence is an issue common to both criminal law and family law that tends to be statutorily defined.
For example:
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) states in Section 12291(a)(8) “[t]he term ‘domestic...juvenile law
education
Education Law: An Overview
Education law is a broad topic that encompasses several legal subjects. Education exists as a government function, which is administered through the public school system by the Department of Education. The states,...
emancipated minor
An emancipated minor is a minor who has been judicially emancipated from their parents, or has reached the age of majority and is therefore free from the custody and control of their parents. Such individuals are expected to support and care...
emancipation
Emancipation is an act by which a person who was once under the authority of another is set free from that authority. In modern times, this is generally referencing a minor. Historically, this would also include slaves.
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emancipation of minors
Emancipation is a mechanism through which eligible minors are granted some or all of the rights and statuses adults hold. See: Ortega v. Salt Lake Wet Wash Laundry.
All states have laws dealing with the "emancipation" of...
expunge
To expunge means to destroy, obliterate, or strike out records or information in files, computers, and other depositories. A well-known example of this is the expungement of criminal records. The majority of states allow people to have their...
Fair Labor Standards Act
The Fair Labor Standards Act is a federal statute passed as part of the New Deal that regulates the hours, wages, and working conditions of employees and prohibits child labor under the majority of circumstances. The Fair Labor Standards Act...
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) established fundamental changes to labor standards in the United States. Infamously, FLSA created the federal minimum wage for most private and public employees, which originally was $0.25 an hour....
family court
Family court (often referred to as domestic courts) is a court of limited jurisdiction that hears cases involving family law. For example, family courts typically hear cases involving divorce, child custody, and domestic abuse. Given that the...
family law
Family law, also referred to as domestic relations in many states, is the broad body of law that covers marriage, divorce, child custody, adoption, domestic violence, reproductive rights, and other matters regarding family relationships. Much...