OTTAWA — The government is indicating it’s open to supporting elements of a private member’s bill to amend the Divorce Act, though it’s not clear what the bill ultimately will look like. Women’s groups warned last week that it appeared the…
In The People v. Masterson, (CA App., Oct. 27, 2026), a California state appellate court, in an 89-page opinion, affirmed the forcible rape convictions of actor Danny Masterson. In 2024, Masterson, the star of That '70's Show, was sentenced to 30 years to life in…
In Islam, a Muslim man is permitted to marry a maximum of four wives at one time. A woman having multiple husbands (polyandry) is strictly forbidden (haram) in Islam. Don’t forget: In the move to legalize and recognize same-sex marriage,…
Individual liberty, limited government and the importance of family are central to the conservative tradition – and we are grateful to see the many ways that Republicans and conservatives have voiced their support for marriage between same-sex couples, guest columnists and…
In 2009, seven years after their separation, T. filed for divorce in Israel’s Rabbinical Court. Her husband ignored the hearings and maintained his refusal, insisting on large payments in exchange for the get. After extensive efforts, Adv. Brisk secured a divorce agreement,…
The Supreme Court (SC), Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and Office of the Court Administrator (OCA) have signed an agreement to establish a centralized repository of authenticated and updated foreign laws on divorce and annulment to assist Filipino litigants seeking…
The Supreme Court (SC) announced Thursday it has approved amendments to the Rules of Court that will make it easier for Filipino spouses to seek...
The Maryland Board of Public Works Wednesday approved a $50,000 contract to hire a powerhouse outside law firm to defend Gov. Wes Moore (D) against a defamation lawsuit filed by the owner of the Baltimore Sun. David Smith, who is also executive…
Actually, in the first place, freedom itself isn't as good a thing as everyone thinks. The word 'freedom' (jiyu) can be read as 'depending on oneself'. If your parents are rich and you can do whatever you want, that's thanks…
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