CDFS 402 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Contract, Tender Years Doctrine, Legal Custody
12 Oct 2017
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Today"s legal systems can be classified as (1) civil law (2) common law and (3) religious law. In the usa we follow a common law and equity system. History of marital law, law regarding becoming married. Family law = laws that affect families and children. Elements of family law include: morality, rationality, uniformity, need to regulate and control. Sources of child and family law include, but are not limited to: historical sources, common law and, spanish/mexican concepts of community property ownership, laws of sister states, united states constitution, united states/federal law, local law, international treaties. Of equal importance is the 14th amendment of the us constitution. Elements of a valid marriage/to be lawfully married in california: competency (there cannot be a legal disability, consanguinity/affinity, age, mental capacity and health, bigamy. Edited jan 2009: intent to marry, opposite gender (no longer accurate, obtain marriage license and registration, ceremony of the marriage, witnesses (2, person licensed to perform marriage ceremony.
