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Serendip

Should States Repeal Their Laws Banning First Cousin Marriage?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Around half of the states in the US ban first cousin marriage, but does science support that ban? Scholars work through genetic analysis of the risks to understand if more states should ban the practice—or if some should remove it. They...
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Street Law

Mock Trial - Kahn v. Kahn

For Teachers 9th - 12th
A woman accuses her husband of multiple instances of domestic violence in the mock trial case, Karmia Kahn v. Keith Kahn
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Street Law

Mock Trial - Scott Walker v. Tanya Brewster

For Teachers 9th - 12th
A child is severely wounded and a mother is sued for the negligent storage of a firearm in the mock trial case, Scott Walker v. Tanya Brewster.
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Other

Plri: Legislative Efforts to Strengthen Marriage [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This article, written for the Public Law Research Institute, summarizes the changes made in laws by the states to strengthen the institution of marriage.
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Other

Jewish Law: A Legal Guide to the Prenuptial Agreement

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides information on the prenuptial agreement as it is used in the Jewish faith. Many of the restrictions have their basis in Jewish law.
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Other

A Chronological Summary of Palimony Law Before Marvin

For Students 9th - 10th
This page summarizes California law on non-marital partners, citing cases beginning in 1932.
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Other

Legal Guide for Immigrants to Maine: Privileges and Obligations

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource explains the rights and responsibilities of immigrants who become U.S. citizens and residents of the state of Maine. Topics include voting, taxes, legal documentation, marriage rights, and driving regulations.