Family law
Custody and divorce
Family law is the branch of law dealing with domestic relationships—marriage, divorce, child custody, adoption, and support obligations.
Family courts handle disputes over who gets the kids, who pays alimony, and how assets divide when couples split.
She hired a family law attorney to handle the custody battle.
- marriage certificateLegal proof of wedlock
- adoption agencyService arranging child placement
- spouseMarried partner
- divorce decreeCourt document ending marriage
- no-fault divorceMarriage dissolution requiring no misconduct
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