By Mariah Mandy, Staff Writer Typically, parents are immune from being sued by their children. Only in limited circumstances can children actually bring their parents to court. One of these narrow exceptions arises in an unlikely setting – the enforcement of marriage settlement agreements between divorced parents. Marriage settlement […]
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How a Court Determines Custody: The Sixteen Factors that Decide a Child’s Future
By Mariah Mandy, Staff Writer A child’s custody is a weighty decision with lasting effects. The role a parent plays influences the child’s environment, which undoubtedly impacts a child’s development. Recognizing the significance of these decisions, the Pennsylvania legislature passed The Child Custody Act.[1] Included in the statute is a […]
The Element of Intent: How the Court Determines Your Thoughts
By Mariah Mandy, Staff Writer An Age Old Excuse When we were young, the most common response to getting in trouble was “I didn’t mean to.” We used that phrase for all types of circumstances—spilling drinks, making messes, or even hitting our siblings. Sometimes, that excuse would get us out […]
Morality v. Legality: The Role of the Duty Standard in the Classic Debate
By Mariah Mandy, Staff Writer Imagine This… You are fishing off a public dock, enjoying a pleasant summer day, when a stranger walks onto the same dock and begins fishing nearby. You and the stranger quietly fish in peace for some time, sharing the same dock as you indulge in […]
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