Family Law Congress's Authority to Legislate on Domestic Relations Questions

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bankruptcy.

Families.

Marriage.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2007

Summary:

Discusses the extent to which Congress is constitutionally authorized to legislate on family law questions, and includes examples of present laws utilizing the various approaches available in this area. Summarizes general constitutional restraints and the enumerated powers clause. Provides overview of areas in which Congress has authority to legislate, including Federal benefits, taxation, bankruptcy, and Indian affairs; examines indirect approaches taken by Congress to legislate on family law questions; and reviews proposed constitutional amendments to give Congress authority to legislate on marriage and divorce questions

Notes:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress Congressional Research Service Family Law

Publisher Number:

CRS-2007-AML-0441

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Restricted for use by site license