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India Uttarakhand becomes first state to implement Uniform Civil Code

JURIST

. “This stream of equality emanating from Devbhoomi will irrigate the entire nation,” he said, emphasizing the state government’s commitment to gender equality and fulfilling the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s 2022 election promise. The UCC governs the registration of marriages, divorces, and live-in relationships.

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HRW: new Lebanon government should prioritize human rights and rule of law

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Human Rights Watch (HRW) called on the new Lebanese government to adopt a human rights oriented agenda that promotes the rule of law, transparency and accountability on Thursday. The organization urged the government to implement legal reforms across various sectors to meet the needs of the people and build a brighter future for the country.

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4 India protesters killed in protests against Uttarakhand government demolition of allegedly illegal structures

JURIST

Four people died Thursday in a reported gunshots from police during violent protests against India’s Uttarakhand state government’s demolition drive of alleged illegal encroachments, according to ANI. The protests also led to the injury of more than 100 police personnel.

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UN report exposes widespread arbitrary detention in South Sudan

JURIST

A joint report released Wednesday by the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) revealed a pattern of arbitrary detention in South Sudan as well as human rights abuses committed by government security forces and organized armed groups.

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A Role Of Paralegal In Family Law

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But before that you have to understand what is family law: Family law is not all about divorce. Divorce is only one aspect of family law. When most people think about family law, they think of divorce. What many individuals may not know is that divorce is simply one aspect of family law. Hire them from our website.

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How to Identify and Avoid Post-Divorce Pitfalls

Livesay&Myers

You’re officially divorced. You and your ex-spouse thoroughly negotiated a settlement agreement memorializing all terms relevant to your divorce, and the document was incorporated into a final order of divorce. Ideally, your MSA should contemplate and address all issues relevant to your divorce. You finally did it!

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7 Myths About Military Divorce in Virginia

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Navigating through a divorce can be overwhelming for many people. Both servicemembers and their spouses rely heavily on their friends and family for support during the difficult time of separation and divorce. However, many military families go through a divorce while stationed in another state, apart from their support networks.

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