Federal (United States) · Session law
Title 16
312 sections
6 groups
115 sections filed directly here
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 1, sec. 16–101PartiesEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 3, sec. 16–301Jurisdiction; rulesEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 3, sec. 16–302Persons who may adoptEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 3, sec. 16–303Persons adoptedEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 3, sec. 16–304ConsentEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 3, sec. 16–305Petition for adoptionEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 3, sec. 16–306Notice of adoption proceedingsEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 3, sec. 16–307Investigation, report, and recommendationEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 3, sec. 16–308Investigations when prospective adoptee is adult or petitioner is spouse of natural parentEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 3, sec. 16–309Adoption proceedingsEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 3, sec. 16–310Finality of decrees of adoptionEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 3, sec. 16–311Sealing and inspection of records and papersEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 3, sec. 16–312Legal effects of adoptionEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 3, sec. 16–313Child as including adopted personEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 3, sec. 16–314Birth certificatesEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 3, sec. 16–315Prior proceedingsEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 7, sec. 16–701Rules and regulationsEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 7, sec. 16–702Information, prosecution byEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 7, sec. 16–703Process of criminal division; feesEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 7, sec. 16–704Ball; collateral securityEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 7, sec. 16–705Jury trial; trial by courtEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 7, sec. 16–706Enforcement of judgments; commitment upon non-payment of fineEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 7, sec. 16–707Disposition of finesEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 7, sec. 16–708Penalties for wrongful conversion of forfeitures and finesEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 7, sec. 16–709Executions on forfeited recognizances and judgmentsEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 7, sec. 16–710Suspension of imposition or execution of sentenceEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 9, sec. 16–901DefinitionEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 9, sec. 16–902Residence requirementsEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 9, sec. 16–903Decree annulling marriageEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 9, sec. 16–904Grounds for divorce, legal separation and annulmentEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 9, sec. 16–905Revocation of decree of divorce from bed and boardEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 9, sec. 16–906Causes for absolute divorce arising after decree for separationEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 9, sec. 16–907Legitimacy of issue of annulled marriage contracted while another in forceEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 9, sec. 16–908Legitimacy of issue of annulled marriage with lunaticEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 9, sec. 16–909Legitimacy of issue of divorced marriageEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 9, sec. 16–910Dissolution of property rights; jurisdiction of courtEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 9, sec. 16–911Alimony pendente lite; suit money; enforcement; custody of childrenEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 9, sec. 16–912Permanent alimony; enforcement; retention of dowerEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 9, sec. 16–913Alimony when divorce is granted on husband’s applicationEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 9, sec. 16–914Retention of jurisdiction as to alimony and custody of childrenEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 9, sec. 16–915Restoration of wife’s maiden or other previous nameEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 9, sec. 16–916Maintenance of wife and minor children; enforcementEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 9, sec. 16–917Corespondents as defendants; service of processEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 9, sec. 16–918Assignment of counsel in uncontested eases; compensationEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 9, sec. 16–919Proof required on default or admission of defendantEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 9, sec. 16–920Effective date of final decree; contentsEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 9, sec. 16–921Validity of marriage, action to determineEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 9, sec. 16–922Validity of marriages and divorces solemnized or pronounced before January 1, 1902Enacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 15, sec. 16–1501Definition; summonsEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 15, sec. 16–1502Service of summonsEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 15, sec. 16–1503Judgment and execution for possessionEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 15, sec. 16–1504Certification to District Court upon plea of title; undertakingEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 15, sec. 16–1505Conclusiveness of judgmentEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 17, sec. 16–1701Invalidity of gaming contractsEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 17, sec. 16–1702Recovery of losses at gamingEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 17, sec. 16–1703Relief from further penalty upon discovery and repayment of lossesEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 17, sec. 16–1704Cheating at gamblingEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 19, sec. 16–1901Petition to District Court; issuance of writEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 19, sec. 16–1902Service of writ; returnEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 19, sec. 16–1903Suspected evasion or disobedience of writ; procedureEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 19, sec. 16–1904Forfeiture and penalty for failure to produceEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 19, sec. 16–1905Right to copy of commitment; forfeitureEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 19, sec. 16–1906Inquiry into cause of detention; bail; bondEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 19, sec. 16–1907Traversing return; pleading; witnessesEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 19, sec. 16–1908Right of other persons to writEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 19, sec. 16–1909Construction of chapterEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 21, sec. 16–2101Definition of joint and several contractsEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 21, sec. 16–2102Death of party to the contractEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 21, sec. 16–2103Extinguishment or merger of cause of actionEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 21, sec. 16–2104Death after action brought; legal representativesEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 21, sec. 16–2105Proof of joint liability unnecessary; judgmentEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 21, sec. 16–2106Separate composition or compromiseEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 25, sec. 16–2501Application; persons who may fileEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 25, sec. 16–2502Notice; contentsEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 25, sec. 16–2503DecreeEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 27, sec. 16–2701Liability; damages; prior recovery as precluding actionEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 27, sec. 16–2702Party plaintiff; statute of limitationsEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 27, sec. 16–2703Distribution of damagesEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 31, sec. 16–3101DefinitionEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 31, sec. 16–3102Settlement of accounts as prima facie evidence onlyEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 31, sec. 16–3103Summons; failure to appear or give evidenceEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 31, sec. 16–3104Sequestration where person fails to appearEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 31, sec. 16–3105Plenary proceeding; refusal to answer as requiredEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 31, sec. 16–3106Issues to be made up in plenary proceeding; jury; compelling payment of costsEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 31, sec. 16–3107Enforcement of judgments, orders and decrees; application of property sequestratedEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 31, sec. 16–3108Ordering investment of funds; revocation of letters for noncomplianceEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 31, sec. 16–3109Compelling performance of duties by executors, administrators, etc.; revocation of lettersEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 31, sec. 16–3110Accounting and delivering of property after revocation of letters; compelling performanceEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 31, sec. 16–3111Order admitting will to probate as conclusive evidenceEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 31, sec. 16–3112Arbitration; exceptionsEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 31, sec. 16–3113Costs and executionEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 33, sec. 16–3301Complaint; allegations; parties; service; decreeEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 35, sec. 16–3501Persons against whom issued; civil actionEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 35, sec. 16–3502Parties who may institute; ex rel proceedingsEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 35, sec. 16–3503Refusal of Attorney General or United States attorney to act; procedureEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 35, sec. 16–3504Allegations in petition of relator claiming officeEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 35, sec. 16–3505Notice to defendantEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 35, sec. 16–3506Proceedings on defaultEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 35, sec. 16–3507Pleading; jury trialEnacted
- Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 35, sec. 16–3508Verdict and judgmentEnacted