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What does family law encompass related to adoption?
Proceedings to adopt a child and, in some cases, an adult
What are some subjects that commonly fall under a nation's body of family law?
Marriage, civil unions, and domestic partnerships
Which legal proceedings may result from state intervention in cases of child abuse and neglect?
Child protective proceedings
Which area of law deals with matters relating to minors including status offenses, delinquency, emancipation, and juvenile adjudication?
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What does family law encompass related to surrogacy?
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What does the term 'Hindu law' primarily refer to in modern scholarship?
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What was the original term used in Indian texts to express the concept of law?
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When did the term 'Hindu law' emerge as a colonial construction?
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What is the significance of the term 'Dharma' in the context of ancient Indian texts?
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What is the historical significance of Hindu law in the context of jurisprudence theories?
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