Adoption
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act by which the legal relation of parent and child is created. Adoption was recognized by Roman law but not by common law. Statutes first introduced adoption into U.S. law in the mid-19th cent.
Adopt at Legal Glossary What is it? (1) To assume the legal relationship of parent to another persons child. See also adoption.
adoption: an overview
Adoption refers to the act by which an adult formally becomes the guardian of a child and incurs the rights and responsibilities of a parent.
Adoption - See Orphan.
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Adoption
Where the rights and responsibilities for looking after a minor are transferred from the child's natural parents to another person or couple. The new parents take over from the natural parents.
Adoption
adj. the latin word aliquotus means contained an exact number of times in something else. Aliquot means something of or relating to or being a fraction or percentage of a whole.
ADOPT - To approve an action (i.e. amendment, committee report, motion).
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adopt (1) To accept as one's own; e.g., to adopt a statement made by another; (2) to acquire all parental rights with respect to a child (see below).
Adoption Law
the area of law that deals with the relationship of parent to child of another person, usually a minor, by official legal action.
ADR
Abbreviation for alternative dispute resolution.
*adoptio - an adoption where a dependent person (alieni iuris) is transferred to one family to another, involving the change of paterfamilias.
Adoption
When the U.S. Constitution was sent to the states for ratification after being signed on September 17, 1787, the Anti-Federalists argued that a Bill of Rights should be added.
OPEN ADOPTION: An adoption in which the birth mother may retain some visitation privileges.
adopt
(1) To assume the legal relationship of parent to another person's child. See also adoption.
Once adopted, the international conventions are enforced by the individual nations which are signatories, either through their local Coast Guards, or through their courts.
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Laws adopted by all states that apply to testing for alcohol in the blood, breath or urine. The principle underlying these laws is that any licensed driver who operates a vehicle has consented to submit to approved tests to show intoxication.
A law adopted by some cities or towns with desirable vistas -- such as those in the mountains or overlooking the ocean -- that protects a property owner from having his or her view obstructed by growing trees.
Equitable adoption
Definition - Noun
: an adoption recognized by the law in order to allow claims (as to assets in an estate or to insurance or government benefits) ...
integration
n. 1) adopting a writing as part of an agreement, e.g. "the parti...
intent
n. mental desire and will to act in a particular way, including w...
Rules have been adopted to ascertain whether such sum so agreed upon shall be considered a penalty or liquidated damages, which will be here enumerated by considering, first, those cases where it has been considered as a penalty - and, secondly, ...
STATUTE - A law adopted by the legislature.
SUBPOENA - A court-authorized or court-issued form (usually under the seal of the court) ordering a person to be in court at a certain place, hour and time, or "to be punished" for not doing so.
Child and Family Services ActOntario statute that governs child protection, secure treatment, adoption and some matters relating to young offenders.
By degrees, as circumstances demanded, we adopted the English usages, or substituted others better suited to our wants, till at length, before the time of the revolution, we had formed a system of our own, ...
Down to 1868, when this amendment was adopted, it was, as to most matters, for the state alone to settle the civil rights and immunities of those subject to its jurisdiction.
UIFSA The American uniform child and spousal support legislation, the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act already adopted and implemented by most states and expected to be law throughout the USA soon.
Michigan Court Rules ("MCR") - Rules adopted by the Michigan Supreme Court to govern Michigan court procedures.
Michigan Statutes Annotated ("MSA") - A series of volumes published by Callaghan & Co.
(Legally adopted children are treated by the law as if born to the adoptive parents.) Whenever the term is used, it specifies that if a beneficiary dies before the benefactor, then that beneficiary’ ...
The following cases are heard in circuit court: felony trials; civil lawsuits seeking injunctions, equitable relief, or damages in excess of $25,000; domestic relations matters; adoptions; child protection proceedings; ...
Ism code: the international maritime organization assembly adopted the international safety management code (ism code) in 1993.
Resolution: The formal adoption of a motion.
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It does not include guardianship or adoption cases, or matters affecting property rights of any child or youth over which the Probate Court has jurisdiction.
Many counties and states have adopted formulas for alimony based on the income of each party. Payment of alimony is usually limited by time based on the number of years of marriage. Lengthy marriages may result in a life-time of payments.
If they agree the act is adopted at first reading; if they do not agree the proposal undergoes a second reading; if the second reading is unsuccessful the act can only be adopted after successful conciliation; see also Consultation Procedure; ...
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IMPLIED CONSENT LAWS - (also called express consent) Laws adopted by all states that apply to testing for alcohol in the blood, breath or urine (most states have such laws that apply to testing for the use of drugs).
The UN Charter adopted in 1945 states: "All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, ...
Resolution The formal adoption of a motion.
Respondent The person against whom an appeal is taken. (See petitioner.)
Rest A party is said to "rest" or "rest its case" when it has presented all the evidence it intends to offer.
CADASTRE
A term derived from the French, which has been adopted in Louisiana, and which signifies the official statement of the quantity and value of real property... more
CADET
A younger brother, one trained up for the army or navy.... more ...
affidavit: a statement of facts based on personal knowledge, written or adopted by a person (called the affiant) who signs it before a notary and swears to the truth of the statement.
Bylaws - Rules or laws adopted by an association or corporation to govern its actions.
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ratification - The confirmation or adoption of a previous act done either by the party himself or by another.
ratio decidendi - The ground or reason of the decision in a case.
Comprehensive Plan: Official plan adopted by local governments that guides decision making over proposed public and private actions affecting community development.
Washington Administrative Code (WAC)
Regulations (rules) adopted by various Washington agencies. In contrast, the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) contains statutes enacted by the Washington Legislature.
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Under the Companies Act 1985 a company must hold a meeting of shareholders in each calendar year to deal with matters such as the adoption of the previous year's financial statements, rotation of directors and the appointment of auditors.
Resolution - The formal adoption of a motion.
Respondeat superior - Literally, "a superior (or master) must answer.
Ordinance - A law adopted by the governing body of a municipality or county.
Overrule - A judge's decision not to allow an objection. Also, a decision by a higher court finding that a lower court decision was in error.
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Family Court - one judge hears all issues pertaining to one family such as divorce, child custody, adoption, abuse, neglect and delinquency.
RECIPROCAL NONSUPPORT ACT A uniform law, adopted in most all states, by which a court where the custodial parent lives can commence proceedings against the support parent in another state.
Share a common identity, usually through a gang name
Typically adopt and use certain signs, symbols and/or colors and,
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Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.) - A uniform law governing commercial transactions. The U.C.C. has been adopted by all states except Louisiana.
Statute
An act, code or rule enacted by the legislature and adopted as law.
Term: Statute
Definition: An act, code or rule enacted by the legislature and adopted as law.
termination of parental rights - A judicial proceeding freeing a child from all custody and control by parents, so the child can be adopted by others.
testate - One who has died leaving a will or one who has made a will.
End-matter Final part of an Act, which follows the basic-units and contains ending formulas, dates and places of adoption/enactment, and signatures.
The remaining 2%, the more serious cases, they pass to the Crown Court. Magistrates also hear some civil cases such as adoptions, disputes between married couples, control of animals and pollution law enforcement.
The name Hansard was officially adopted in 1943 after Luke Hansard (1752 - 1828) who was the printer of the House of Commons Journal from 1774.
expressly refers to in the Patent Cooperation Treaty, any administrative requirements, matters, or procedures, and concerning any details useful in the implementation of the provisions of the Patent Cooperation Treaty. The rules must be adopted by ...
Temporary custody Awarding of custody of a child to a parent temporarily, pending the outcome of a separation or divorce action. Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act A uniform law adopted in all states to deal with multi-state child custody and ...
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