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En ventre sa mere
En ventre sa mere. [Fr. In its mother's womb.] A child in the womb of the mother is for most purposes regarded in English law as being already born.
custody
over property that usually includes liability for damage that may occur b : care and maintenance of a child that includes the right to direct the child's activities and make decisions regarding the child's upbringing compare visitation
legitimation
legitimation The legal process which a natural father can use to acknowledge legally his children who were born out of wedlock (outside of marriage). A legitimated child can be a "child" under immigration
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Dependant and dependent
the accident, have been so dependent, and where the workman, being the parent or grand-parent of an illegitimate child, leaves such a child so dependent upon his earn-ings, or, being an illegitimate child, leaves a parent or
parent
1 a : a person who begets or brings forth offspring ;esp : the natural parents of a child born of their marriage NOTE: The biological father of an illegitimate child is usually not considered the child's
Abduction
'over 18' is a defence (Ib.). (2) The offence of unlawfully taking or enticing away or detaining any child under 14 by force or fraud with intent to deprive any parent or other person having the lawful
Age
criminal responsibility of males and females, and their power to do certain acts, depends upon their age. A child under 7 cannot commit any offence; between the ages of 7 and 14 is presumed to be doli
Paternity
the law on the subject of paternity and the cases in which it may be shown that the child is not that of the husband, see Russell v. Russell, 1924 AC 687; Hubback on Succession, pp. 378
Advancement
even in some cases a moral obligation to provide. It will arise in favour of a wife, legitimate children, and in some cases in regard to persons to whom the purchaser stands in loco parentis, but it
Maintenance
on Trusts, and Wolst. And Cherry, Conveyancing Statutes. As a rule, powers or trusts for the maintenance of children and accumulation of the residue of income were included in all carefully drafted settlements and wills. 'Maintenance' must
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