Family Law

Family law is the area of law that deals with a variety of matters governing the family relationship, including getting married, getting divorced, adopting a child, and establishing and modifying child support, child visitation and custody.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is The Legal Definition Of Marriage?
Marriage is defined as a civil contract between two people who meet the legal requirements for getting married established by the state, which vary from state to state. Generally, to be … more
What Is A Common Law Marriage?
A small minority of states allow the creation of marriage by common law. A common law marriage is one in which there is no ceremony or marriage license. The parties must be capable of contracting … more
Who Can Solemnize A Marriage?
A person authorized to solemnize marriages must be a priest, minister or rabbi of any religious denomination...a judge or retired judge, commissioner of civil marriages or retired commissioner of … more

Legal Articles

Will my sexual orientation prevent me from adopting a child?
While adoption law can seem complicated for any parents looking to adopt, it becomes even more complex if the prospective adoptive parents are a same-sex couple, or if the prospective adoptive parent is both single and gay. Each state has different laws regarding adoption by same-sex couples and gay individuals; for instance, in some states, the law does not allow unmarried persons to … more
Saying I Do: With a Prenuptial Agreement
Wedding days are often preceded by deciding on flower arrangements and planning a romantic honeymoon. While those things are important and make your special occasion extraordinary and personal, there are also some important practical matters that engaged couples should consider. Among those matters, is the often debated prenuptial agreement. Some critics claim that a prenuptial … more