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Family Law

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Marriage, divorce, custody, support, adoption, and other family-related legal terms.

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  • Alimony
    Court-ordered payments from one spouse to another after divorce or separation.
  • Child Custody
    A court's decision about which parent has the right to care for and make decisions for a child.
  • Child Support
    Court-ordered payments from one parent to the other for a child's living expenses.
  • Common Law Marriage
    A marriage created by mutual agreement and cohabitation, without a formal ceremony or license.
  • Community Property
    Property acquired during marriage that is owned equally by both spouses, regardless of who earned it.
  • Divorce
    The legal dissolution of a marriage, ending the spouses' rights and responsibilities to each other.
  • No-Fault Divorce
    A divorce granted without requiring either spouse to prove wrongdoing by the other.
  • Spousal Support
    Court-ordered payments from one spouse to another, typically during or after divorce proceedings.
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