| Long-Term Care and Long-Term Care Insurance |
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| Long-term care is defined as care that lasts for an indefinite period of time in duration. An elder may need long-term care when if they fall ill or are unable to care for themselves. Other individuals may also be in need of long-term care if they were involved in a serious accident or had a serious medical condition. Long-term care helps one live as they currently lived.
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| Paternity Proceedings |
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| Depending upon whether a state has adopted the Uniform Parentage Act or whether they have another state statute that governs, paternity proceedings may typically be commenced any time from after the child's birth or at any time for the purpose of declaring the existence of the father and child relationship. The action may also be commenced for the purpose of declaring the non-existence of the father and child relationship. More... |
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| Same-Sex Marriages, Civil Unions, and Domestic Partnerships |
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| Although many people interchange the terms same-sex marriage and civil union, they are actually two different and distinct concepts. A same-sex marriage is defined as a marriage between two individuals of the same gender. A same-sex marriage involves a certain legal status for the couple. Further, each state has its own requirements with respect to marriage. More... |
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| Sterilization of an Incompetent Individual |
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| Sterilization of an incompetent individual is a hotly contested area of the law. Some states permit sterilization requests and others do not. From a traditional standpoint, the decision of whether to sterilize an incompetent individual is a family decision. More... |
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| Legal Issues that May Arise With Artificial Insemination |
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| Artificial insemination or intrauterine insemination is a procedure in which a fertility specialist inserts specially treated sperm through the cervix into a woman's uterus. Artificial insemination increases the likelihood of fertilization and is performed when the woman is ovulating. Artificial insemination may involve the actual use of a partner's sperm or donor sperm. More... |
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