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Making The Case For Paid Parental Leave In The United States, Jane Johnson, Sarah Calvert
Making The Case For Paid Parental Leave In The United States, Jane Johnson, Sarah Calvert
Brigham Young University Prelaw Review
Despite being one of the most influential countries in the world, the United States is still one of only three developed countries that does not mandate paid parental leave on a federal level. Although some federal legislation does offer unpaid leave, these laws are insufficient to meet the needs of working parents. This paper examines existing parental leave laws to highlight the duration of leave and methods of funding used by some U.S. states and other countries worldwide. We also review multiple studies that demonstrate benefits of paid parental leave for both parents and children. This paper ends with a …
Marital Rape: Current Trends, Loren Walmer
Marital Rape: Current Trends, Loren Walmer
Brigham Young University Prelaw Review
For many years husbands have been exempt from prosecution for the rape of their wives. Many states have begun to change or abolish this marital exemption. But there is still a long way to go before married and nonmarried rape victims are treated equally.
The Divorced Father: Impact Of Losing His Family, Meredith Ohran
The Divorced Father: Impact Of Losing His Family, Meredith Ohran
Brigham Young University Prelaw Review
In the United States approximately one in two marriages ends in divorce. Sixty percent of those divorces involve dependent children, and the majority of those children are awarded to the custody of their mothers, leaving their fathers as the non-custodial parent. The loss of family has an impact on the psyche of the father: he may withdraw from his family or tum to alcohol, and his self-esteem may suffer. The impact of divorce on fathers is severe.
Domestic Abuse Laws, William R. Strong
Domestic Abuse Laws, William R. Strong
Brigham Young University Prelaw Review
This paper discusses legal issues regarding domestic violence in the United States. First, it includes a brief legal history of domestic violence and its legal emphasis in the past. It also notes problems today. Second, it documents positive changes which have taken place in both laws and enforcement. Finally, it discusses possible solutions for further protection.