PP960
Analítico de Periódico
BUHAI, Sande L.
Parental support of adult children with disabilities / Sande L. Buhai
Minnesota Law Review, Minneapolis, v.91 n.3 (february 2007), p.710-768
DIREITO DOS MENORES / EUA, DIREITO DA FAMÍLIA / EUA, PARENTALIDADE / EUA, PROTECÇÃO À CRIANÇA / EUA, CRIANÇA DEFICIENTE / EUA
Introduction. I: HISTORICAL BACKGROUND. A) Parental Duties Toward Children. B) Children Disabled Before Reaching the Age of Majority. C) Children Disabled Post Majority. D) Recent History. II: CURRENT STATE LAW. A) States Not Recognizing a Duty to Support After Majority or Emancipation. B) States Requiring a Continuing Support Duty if Disability Onset Was Prior to Majority or Emancipation. C) States Recognizing a Support Duty No Matter When the Disability Arises. III: MORAL DUTIES. A) Religions Perspective. 1- Christianity. 2- Judaism. 3- Islam. B) Philosophical Perspective. 1- Deontology. 2- Virtue Ethics. 3- Utilitarianism. C. Moral Duties of Society. IV: LEGAL DUTIES. A) Theoretical Considerations. B) Practical Issues. 1- The Inability of the Court System to Adjudicate Parent/Adult Child Support Cases. 2- Consistency. 3. Fairness. 4. Family Discord. Conclusion.