The Uniform Civil Code refers to a common set of civil laws governing personal matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance ...

Scientists have long known that the DNA code in genes is not the only way to pass genetic traits from parents to offspring. "Epigenetic" marks—chemical modifications to DNA that don't change the DNA ...

Do adopted children have the right to inherit from their adoptive parents under Philippine law? The answer is yes — but only ...

The primary challenges contend that a UCC infringes on the fundamental right to freely practice religion (Article 25) and ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he supports imposing "a true minimum tax on billionaires" and closing "tax-free lifestyle ...

Newsom said he remained opposed to California's proposed billionaire tax which will go before voters this November.

It also includes provisions aimed at protecting the rights of women and children while promoting equality and security. The ...

As he approaches a widely-expected run for the White House, California Gov. Gavin Newsom began a political tightrope act ...

The Supreme Court has ruled that a new law, which restricts even the legally mandated minimum inheritance share (compulsory ...

Gavin Newsom proposes a national billionaire tax while opposing a similar state measure, sparking accusations of hypocrisy as ...

$100,000 gifted at 35 grows to roughly $761,000 by 65 at 7%, outperforming a $300,000 inheritance received at 70. A living inheritance lets parents transfer capital alongside experience, mentorship, ...