Family Law
Family law encompasses a wide range of issues revolving around domestic relationships and family issues. Family law issues include:
- Marriage, civil unions, domestic partnerships
- Divorce, annulments, separations
- Child custody, surrogacy, adoption, parental rights
- Domestic violence and child abuse
- Division of property
This is not an exhaustive list. If you are dealing with family issues, discuss your situation with a local family lawyer. Law differs from state to state, you need to speak with a local family law attorney near you.
Family Law Term of the Day
Abandonment of a child
Leaving a child and disregarding their health, well-being, and safety is considered abandonment.
Category: Family Law
Latest Family Law Question
My father is in a vegetative state. How do I become his guardian?
If a parent becomes incapacitated without a will or other legal guide you can petition for guardianship.Category: Family Law
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