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  2. Disownment - Wikipedia

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    In some countries, disownment of a child is a form of child abandonment and is illegal when the child is a minor. Some countries condition a legal right of disownment within the family on evidence of specific familial conditions, such as an absence of normal familial ties (required in Austria ), or abuse on the part of the person sought to be ...

  3. Child abandonment - Wikipedia

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    Disownment of a child is a form of abandonment that entails ending contact with and support for one's dependent. Disownment tends to occur later in a child's life, generally due to a conflict between the parent(s) and the child, but can also occur when children are still young.

  4. Emancipation of minors - Wikipedia

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    The examples and perspective in this article deal primarily with the English-speaking world and do not represent a worldwide view of the subject. You may improve this article, discuss the issue on the talk page, or create a new article, as appropriate.

  5. Runaway (dependent) - Wikipedia

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    Current studies suggest that the primary cause of youth homelessness is family dysfunction in the form of parental neglect, physical or sexual abuse, family substance use disorder, and family violence.

  6. Corporal punishment of minors in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Corporal punishment of minors in the United States, meaning the infliction of physical pain or discomfort by parents or other adult guardians, including in some cases school officials, [1] for purposes of punishing unacceptable attitude, is subject to varying legal limits, depending on the state.

  7. Family estrangement - Wikipedia

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    Although the rejected party's psychological and physical health may decline, the estrangement initiator's may improve due to the cessation of abuse and conflict. [2] [3] The social rejection in family estrangement is the equivalent of ostracism which undermines four fundamental human needs: the need to belong, the need for control in social situations, the need to maintain high levels of self ...

  8. Second Amendment to the United States Constitution - Wikipedia

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    Rene E., 583 F.3 d 8 (1st Cir. 2009 ) – On August 31, 2009, the First Circuit affirmed the conviction of a juvenile for the illegal possession of a handgun as a juvenile, under 18 U.S.C. § 922(x)(2)(A) and 18 U.S.C. § 5032, rejecting the defendant's argument that the federal law violated his Second Amendment rights under Heller. The court ...

  9. Anti-homelessness legislation - Wikipedia

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    The Oregon Department of Transportation placed large boulders in several locations to discourage illegal camping near freeways. [36] Anti-homeless spikes were installed in London, England, and New York City in order to make homeless activity more difficult. [33] [37] Anti-homeless architecture is a common tactic in major cities. Local ...