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Matrimonial Actions and Health Insurance

Health insurance issues must be considered in matrimonial actions. In some jurisdictions, as a matter of law, one must pay for the medical necessaries of one's children and spouse even during legal separation. The requirement of paying for a...

Child Custody in Divorce Actions

Parenting Agreements

In most divorce cases involving minor children, the parents resolve the issue of child custody in a parenting agreement. A parenting agreement is a plan for raising a child after the...

Discovery in Divorce Actions

If a divorce case is contested then a trial may occur. Prior to the commencement of the divorce trial, discovery will take place. Discovery is a process by which both parties are able to obtain or attempt to obtain information needed for the...

Abortion Funding

Historical Prospective

The Medicaid program was initiated to provide federal financial assistance to states that chose to reimburse the costs of certain medical procedures to needy individuals. In 1976, the...

Shared Parental Responsibility and Visitation

Shared Parental Responsibility and Visitation

In a divorce proceeding, parents may consider sharing their parental responsibilities by entering into a shared or joint custody agreement. Shared custody is...