parens patriae jurisdiction
1Parens patriae — is Latin for father of the people . In law, it refers to the public policy power of the state to usurp the rights of the natural parent, legal guardian or informal carer, and to act as the parent of any child or individual who is in need of… …
2parens patriae — par·ens pat·ri·ae / par ənz pa trē ˌē, pā , trē ˌī; pär ens pä trē ˌī/ n [Latin, parent of the country]: the state in its capacity as the legal guardian of persons not sui juris and without natural guardians, as the heir to persons without… …
3Compulsory sterilization in Canada — has a documented history in two Canadian provinces, Alberta and British Columbia. Canadian compulsory sterilization operated via the same overall mechanisms of institutionalization, judgement, and surgery as the American system. One notable… …
4Gillick competence — is a term originating in England and is used in medical law to decide whether a child (16 years or younger) is able to consent to his or her own medical treatment, without the need for parental permission or knowledge. The standard is based on a… …
5Conflict of marriage laws — Conflict of laws Preliminiari …
6Conflict of divorce laws — Conflict of laws Preliminiarie …
7Contact (law) — Family law Entering into marriag …
8Divorce (conflict) — In modern society, the role of marriage and its termination through divorce have become political issues. As people live increasingly mobile lives, the Conflict of Laws and its choice of law rules are highly relevant to determine: *the… …
9Charitable trusts in English law — The High Court of Justice, which along with the Charity Commission has jurisdiction over disputes in charitable trusts. Charitable trusts in English law are a form of express trust dedicated to charitable goals. There are a variety of advantages… …
10Conflict of nullity laws — Conflict of laws Preliminiari …
