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

Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is intentional abuse, whether it be physical, verbal, mental, etc. on another person the abuser lives with.

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Latest Family Law Question

How do I set up payment arrangements regarding my child support in arrears?

Child support in arrears must be paid to avoid interest payments, a bench warrant, and potential jail-time.

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