Family Law
8 terms
Marriage, divorce, custody, support, adoption, and other family-related legal terms.
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- AlimonyCourt-ordered payments from one spouse to another after divorce or separation.
- Child CustodyA court's decision about which parent has the right to care for and make decisions for a child.
- Child SupportCourt-ordered payments from one parent to the other for a child's living expenses.
- Common Law MarriageA marriage created by mutual agreement and cohabitation, without a formal ceremony or license.
- Community PropertyProperty acquired during marriage that is owned equally by both spouses, regardless of who earned it.
- DivorceThe legal dissolution of a marriage, ending the spouses' rights and responsibilities to each other.
- No-Fault DivorceA divorce granted without requiring either spouse to prove wrongdoing by the other.
- Spousal SupportCourt-ordered payments from one spouse to another, typically during or after divorce proceedings.