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family-courts
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theweek.compolitics29 days ago
Texas Supreme Court Rules on Jury Authority in Child Custody Cases
A Texas Supreme Court decision addressed whether a trial court could override a jury verdict on which parent has the exclusive right to designate a child's primary residence. The ruling examined the meaning of primary residence under state law.
bbc.co.ukpolitics58 days ago
States Adopt Laws Targeting Coercive Control in Domestic Violence Cases
Several U.S. states have enacted or are considering laws that address coercive control as a form of domestic violence. These measures aim to recognize non-physical abusive behaviors such as intimidation and surveillance. A recent incident in Louisiana has highlighted the issue, p…