Family law covers rules for living together‚ prenuptial agreements‚ marriage‚ divorce‚ alimony‚ and mediation‚ along with the laws on domestic violence‚ child support‚ child custody and visitation‚ adoption‚ same-sex marriage‚ elder care‚ and senior law. Laws governing these areas vary from state to state. Family law courts hear cases involving these areas. Many of the courts offer access to self-help services and legal forms for individuals to proceed without an attorney. Family law is ruled
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Amber Benton Social Welfare 110 December 5‚ 2015 Family Homelessness I. Problem Statement In 2013‚ 2‚483‚539 million children were without a place to call home in the United States -- a historically high rate in this country (Bassuk et al.‚ 2014). Unfortunately this social problem isn?t showing signs of slowing. The number of homeless families is steadily increasing with a shocking eight percent increase from 2012 to 2013 (Bassuk et al.‚ 2014). Even more troubling is the increase in homeless
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It was Christmas night 1996‚ Boulder‚ Colorado. The Ramsey family was on their way home from a Christmas party. Jonbenet was asleep in the backseat of the car. The Ramsey’s were planning a trip to their family home in Michigan the next morning. 	When the morning of December 26th came‚ something happened that would change not only the Ramsey’s life‚ but also the city of Boulder as well as all of America forever. 	As Patsy Ramsey headed down the stairs of her 15 room Tudor home just after
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which members of the Evans Family may engage for treating hypertension‚ diabetes‚ and mental illness. In the text‚ the Evan’s family is introduced as an African-American family‚ and members of the Baptist church. Members of this family have been diagnosed with hypertension‚ diabetes‚ and mental illness‚ diseases that the family may attempt to treat through religious of spiritual practices. Daily prayer may be a spiritual/religious practice used by the Evans family to treat the mentioned health
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Family assessment and its importance: Family assessment in nursing means understanding the awareness of family members about health and well-being. This family assessment helps nurses in saving time for long time. Family assessment mainly involves judging the strength and weakness of the family. Strength based approaches include competencies of family members to understand health related issues‚ capacity of family members to resolve health related issues and resources to fulfill the health needs
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1. How is this family ‘constituted’ in the world? What customs‚ practices‚ beliefs and views of health are important to them? The Lee family is of Hmong culture‚ they came to America as refugees from Laos. The Lee family has numerous practices and beliefs that differ from the American society they are in. Constitution can be explained as the formation of oneself from experiences‚ traditions‚ instructions and knowledge passed down from generations (Doane and Varco‚ 2015). These teachings and
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Brianna Rotert 10/14/14 MI 2.1.1 Case Study Case # 643222C The Chang Family The Chang family was just blessed with their second child and are awaiting to take the baby home. Newborn screening revealed that the new baby‚ Jennifer‚ is positive for phenylketonuria (PKU). The Chang’s are confused because their baby looks normal and the pregnancy progressed with few complications. Mrs. Chang even had a normal amniocentesis early in the pregnancy. The Chang family is now looking for answers and advice
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Carmen Rosa Case-4 The G family Relevant Symptoms: Larry is a 16-year-old male‚ single‚ who was referred by the juvenile court to family therapy. Larry is a teenager that is lacking from positive structure from his parents appears to be involved in gang fights‚ has been arrested three time for theft. Mr. G which is Larry’s stepfather is currently disable and is a stay home dad that take care of the house chores. Mrs. G works in a factory and have a younger daughter Heather‚ 14-year-old‚ female
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The Courts biased view of Fathers in Family Court Decisions Fathers in family court decisions are given less rights compared to mothers. Fathers should be allowed the same treatment as mothers in family court decisions and they should not be seen as less worthy of custody of a child. Mothers are favored because of the nurturing stereotype but this is not always true and is an incorrect at times. Women in today’s society are more likely to receive residential custody than fathers
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opportunities available for the family. During meeting the following was discussed: Ms. Pacheco last permanent address was located at 156 Union Ave. Bronx‚ NY from 2008 until 2014; Ms. Pacheco stated that she got a new apartment but she did not remember the address. However‚ the family lost both apartments‚ client did not disclose the reason of apartment lost. At the moment client is currently residing at 976 Tinton Ave. Unit # 13. Family admission date was 10/17/2014. Family consists of CHRISTINA PACHECO
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