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The Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him)'S Merciful Reforms In The Conduct Of War: The Prohibited Acts, Muhammad Munir Dr.

Dr. Muhammad Munir

This paper argues that Islam introduced far reaching reforms to warfare; that the conduct of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and his successors does not to allow the burning and drowning of enemy to death. Destroying buildings, cutting down trees, committing perfidy, breaching the trust of the enemy, the killing of women, children, servants, old, infirm, sick, wounded, priests, peasants, prisoners of warand envoys is strictly against the teachings of the Prophet (peace be upon him) or his successors. The destruction of harvest, livestock and forests, looting, plundering and corruption from the war booty and indiscipline are prohibited as …

Gender Matters In Juvenile Justice, Francine Sherman, Meda Chesney-Lind

Francine T. Sherman

No abstract provided.

Incrementalism, Civil Unions, And The Possibility Of Predicting Legal Recognition Of Same-Sex Marriage, Erez Aloni

Erez Aloni

Scholars who have examined the legal recognition of same-sex partnerships in European countries have concluded that the path to the legalization of same-sex marriage follows an incremental process involving specific stages. They suggest that it is possible to predict, based on certain visible social and legal processes or assessable parameters, which U.S. states will be the next to recognize same-sex marriage. These scholars argue that such small cumulative legal changes at the state level constitute the best means of legalizing same-sex marriage in the United States, and that civil unions are a necessary step in this process. This article shows …

Putting Children Last: How Washington Has Failed To Protect The Dependent Child's Best Interest In Visitation, Jennifer K. Smith

Jennifer A. Smith

This Comment proposes three amendments to the Washington Visitation Statute that would ensure juvenile courts properly focus on the long-term best interests of children and reduce children's exposure to abuse in the visitation setting. To analyze the existing tension between the rights of parents and the rights of children, Part II of this Comment traces the development of family rights and state intervention under Roman, constitutional, and Washington law. In particular, this Part focuses on the origins of parental rights, the parens patriae right of states, and the rights of children. Part III addresses the dependency process in Washington by …

Award Recipient, Germaine Lawrence Women Of Excellence, Francine Sherman

Francine T. Sherman

No abstract provided.

Filiación Y Reproducción Asistida, Enrique Varsi Dr.

Enrique Varsi Rospigliosi

No abstract provided.

Hacia Un Enfoque De Derechos Fundamentales En El Derecho De Familia: Reflexiones Sobre La Regulación Del Los Alimentos A Propósito De Una Sentencia Del Tribunal Constitucional., Beatriz Ramirez

Beatriz Ramirez

Openness In International Adoption: Legalities & Practicalities, Malinda Seymore

Malinda L. Seymore

The Changing Landscape Of Family Law: Exploring The Promises And Possibilities For Children’S Participation In Australian Family Relationship Centres, Anne Graham, Robyn Margaret Fitzgerald, Renata Phelps

Dr Renata Phelps

No abstract provided.

The Changing Landscape Of Family Law: Exploring The Promises And Possibilities For Children’S Participation In Australian Family Relationship Centres, Anne Graham, Robyn Margaret Fitzgerald, Renata Phelps

Professor Anne Graham

No abstract provided.

Macarthur Foundation, Consultant, Francine Sherman

Francine T. Sherman

Consulted on ways to incorporate girls' issues into MacArthur Foundation juvenile justice grant-making

Matrimonio Homoafectivo, Enrique Varsi Dr.

Enrique Varsi Rospigliosi

No abstract provided.

The Ali Principles' Approach To Domestic Partnership, Martha M. Ertman

Martha M. Ertman

No abstract provided.

Marriage As A Trade: Bridging The Private/Private Distinction, Martha M. Ertman

Martha M. Ertman

No abstract provided.

'Judicial' Decision-Making In Australia: Critique And Redemption, John Wade

John Wade

Extract: In Australia, as in most countries, the landscape of judges is vast. Judicial activity can be categorised in many ways. For example, first there is a tiny minority of judges with ’lifelong’ appointments (ie, to the age of 70 or 72 years); who are appointed by the government in power; who work in offices which look like traditional ’courtrooms’; and whose decision-making processes are usually publicised by observers and the publication of decisions and reasoning; and who, importantly, are constitutionally protected from political interference.

Chalimony: Seeking Equity Between Parents Of Children With Disabilities And Chronic Illnesses, Karen Czapanskiy

Karen Czapanskiy

Many thousands of children experience serious disabling conditions such as autism and debilitating chronic illnesses such as asthma. Caring for these children is often so demanding that caregiving parents cannot remain employed outside the home. Parental resources available to these children are also limited because an unusually high percentage of them live with only one parent. Nonetheless, surprisingly few cases involving families with a disabled or chronically ill child appear in the family law case law or scholarly literature. Even where child support and alimony are concerned, these families are seen only at the margins. In my recent article, I …

Reflexiones A Propósito Del Reconocimiento En Argentina Del Matrimonio Igualitario Y El Rol Que Le Corresponde A La Esfera Judicial, Beatriz Ramirez

Beatriz Ramirez

The Case For Repeal Of India's Sodomy Law, Yuvraj Joshi

Yuvraj Joshi

This Article surveys some of the arguments for and against the repeal of India’s sodomy law. The first part analyses s.377 of the Indian Penal Code and considers its consequences for India's gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual, hijra and kothi persons. The second part provides an overview of the various theoretical and political positions taken in the sodomy law debate. The third part examines the rights-based arguments that have been made in support of repealing or reading down s.377, and the feminist and queer critiques of these arguments. The fourth part considers the arguments against the repeal that have been put …

Paternidad Socioafectiva, Enrique Varsi Dr.

Enrique Varsi Rospigliosi

No abstract provided.

Breves Considerações À Lei Do Casamento Descartável, Também Conhecida Por Lei Do Divórcio, Hugo Cunha Lança

Hugo Cunha Lança

No abstract provided.

Kinship Network Symposium, Charlotte Hughart

Charlotte Hughart

No abstract provided.

Current Issues In International Adoption, Malinda Seymore

Malinda L. Seymore

International Child Custody Jurisdiction And The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction And Enforcement Act, Robert Spector

Robert G. Spector

No abstract provided.

Testimony Before The D.C. Council On Marriage Equality & Domestic Partnerships, Nancy Polikoff

Nancy D. Polikoff

An expert on family law issues affecting gay and lesbian couples, parents and their children, the author provides testimony in support of deleting a provision from pending legislation that would eliminate the legal status of domestic partnerships in Washington, DC. Legal status of domestic partnerships recognizes committed familial relationships other than marriage and is important to family stability and to allocate rights and responsibilities of gay and lesbian couples.

A Guide To United States Case Law Under The Hague Convention On The Civil Aspects Of International Child Abduction, Robert Spector

Robert G. Spector

No abstract provided.

A Review Of The Year In Family Law: Looking At Interjurisdictional Recognition, Robert Spector, Linda Elrod

Robert G. Spector

No abstract provided.

International Legal Developments In Review: Family Law, Robert Spector, Brad Lechman-Su

Robert G. Spector

No abstract provided.

Credit For Motherhood, Melissa Jacoby

Melissa B. Jacoby

This essay builds on prior work exploring the impact of consumer lenders who sell credit products for assisted reproduction and adoption. After reviewing some basic attributes of the parenthood lending market, the essay discusses how not-for-profit lenders promote traditional conceptions of motherhood and the division of carework in ways that credit discrimination laws were not designed to address. The essay also articulates some incentives of for-profit lenders to sell motherhood and potential implications for women who are ambivalent about becoming parents.

Family-Related Issues In Social And Welfare Law. Legal Methods For Research On Children And Families, Titti Mattsson

Titti Mattsson

No abstract provided.

Family Finances: A Review Of Papers From The 13th World Of The International Society Of Family Law, Scott Fitzgibbon

Scott T. FitzGibbon

No abstract provided.