Family Law Basics

Family law can be seen as wide area of law that encompasses many different aspects. Anything that is considered a family-related issue and domestic relations falls within the family law umbrella.

Here are just a few areas of family law:

- agreements that deal with the nature of marriage (such as Prenuptial Agreements), domestic partnerships, and civil unions

- any issue that comes about in a marriage. these issues may include adoption, abuse, abduction, legitimacy, and surrogacy

- issues that are related to ending the relationship and ancillary matters. some of the different manners in which the relationship may be terminated include getting a divorce or obtaining an annulment. some of the ancillary matters include child custody, child support, child visitation, and alimony.