The Politics of Adoption
The Politics of Adoption

Author: Kerry O'Halloran

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2008-12-01

Total Pages: 511

ISBN-13: 1402091524

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This book analyses the social and legal functions of adoption in selected societies worldwide, and reviews the current global wave of adoption law reform. The author explores trends such as inter-country adoption, and examines similarities and differences in the experience of many nations. The book also provides a window for testing the presumption that within and between cultures there exists a common understanding of what is meant by adoption.

Model Rules of Professional Conduct
Model Rules of Professional Conduct

Author: American Bar Association. House of Delegates

Publisher: American Bar Association

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9781590318737

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The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.

Guardianship of Adults: Achieving Justice, Autonomy, and Safety
Guardianship of Adults: Achieving Justice, Autonomy, and Safety

Author: Mary Joy Quinn

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 9780826126832

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Introduction to guardianship -- History of guardianship / written by Erica F. Wood -- Criteria for guardianship -- The guardians -- Alternatives to guardianship -- Guardianship process -- Guardian accountability / written by Sally Balch Hurme -- Working with guardianships -- Working with the guardianship court -- Looking forward.

The Guardianship Book for California
The Guardianship Book for California

Author: Lisa Goldoftas

Publisher: NOLO

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 0873378628

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Offers instructions and advice for becoming a legal guardian, discusses alternatives to guardianship, and provides legal forms.

History of Islamic Law
History of Islamic Law

Author: Noel Coulson

Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

Published: 2014-03-11

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 0748696490

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The classic introduction to Islamic law, tracing its development from its origins,through the medieval period, to its place in modern Islam.