Family law

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Family law is an area of the law that deals with family-related issues and domestic relations including, but not limited to:

  • The nature of marriage, civil unions, and domestic partnerships;
  • Issues arising during marriage, including spousal abuse, legitimacy, adoption, surrogacy, child abuse, and child abduction
  • The termination of the relationship and ancillary matters including divorce, annulment, property settlements, alimony, and parental responsibility orders (in the United States, child custody and visitation, child support awards).

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