This is FindLaw's collection of Family Law articles, part of the Corporate Counsel Center Law Library. Collectively, these laws deal with matters of significant impact on family relationships, particularly adoption, divorce, custody, and abuse. While some family law matters may be handled without counsel, processes such as divorce and child custody often require the skill and expertise of a skilled attorney. Family law also involves the prevention of physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Law articles in this archive are predominantly written by lawyers for a professional audience seeking business solutions to legal issues. Start your free research with FindLaw.
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Community Property For Unmarried Couples
FindLaw's review of caselaw from Washington finding that community property interests could apply to non-marital relationships.
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Basic Issues In Texas Family Law
The Standard Possession Order is very detailed and you should study it if it governs your children's visitation periods ...
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Marriage and Divorce
Yes. Both parties must be at least 18 years old to obtain a marriage license. If either party is under 18 years of age, parental consent or a court order is required. It depends. You may not marry (1) someone who is and ancestor (mother, father ...
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Questions and Answers on Family Law
The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own ...
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Domestic Relations In Illinois
This pamphlet is published to give general information about legal separation, dissolution of marriage (divorce) and rights in property. Domestic relations or family law is very complex and if you have questions regarding the contents of this ...
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Family Law Frequently Asked Questions
My ex is behind on paying me child support. Can I prevent him from seeing the kids until he pays me? No. Visitation is also for the benefit of the children. They have a right to see him and have a relationship with him, even if he isn't paying ...
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Child Support Enforcement under the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act
FindLaw's analysis of the Child Support Enforcement program under Title IV of the Social Security Act.
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What Does Equitable Distribution of Property Really Mean?
The Maryland Marital Property Act governs the division of property In divorce cases. Marital property is all property acquired by the couple dur-ing the marriage except gifts, inheritances, real estate titled as tenants by the entireties, or ...
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Important Legislative Changes in Trusts and Estates
Several important legislative changes were made in the trusts and estates area. The following is a general overview of some of these major changes. Last year several changes were made to the Virginia Code that require an attorney-in-fact or other ...
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Handling Lawsuits for Minors, Decedents and The Disabled
Appointment of Personal Representative The single most important probate matter facing the litigator is the appointment of the personal representative. It is the personal representative of the decedent in a wrongful death action who controls every ...