According to the Cornell’s Law School Legal Information Institute: “Family law, also referred to as domestic relations in many states, is the broad body of law that covers marriage, divorce, child custody, adoption, domestic violence, reproductive rights, and other matters regarding family relationships. Much of family law originates in English common law traditions surrounding marriage and the family unit. However, modern family law has expanded far beyond its common law roots, and family law is governed mostly by state law which varies highly from state to state.“
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT FAMILY LAW:
- What Is Marriage?
- 3 Different Types of Marital Agreements Under the Law
- Prenuptial vs postnuptial agreement
- What is a divorce?
- What is a legal separation?
- Key differences between legal separation and divorce
- How to get a divorce
- Alimony
- Child Support
- What happens if child support isn’t paid?
- What is child custody?
- The different types of child custody
- Difference Between Custody and Visitation
- What to expect at my child custody hearing
- What documents do I need for my child custody case?
- Domestic violence and child custody
- Homelessness and child custody
- Incarceration and child custody
- Military and child custody
- What is the legal adoption process?
- How long does the adoption process take?
- How to adopt a child
- Adoption Process FAQs
- How much do foster parents get paid?
- Are foster care records public?
- What is a paternity action?
- What are the different ways to establish paternity?
- How can I file a paternity action?
- What are my rights when a paternity action is filed against me?
- What happens if the father refuses to acknowledge paternity?
