Divorce, Child Custody, Adoptions, Guardianship
Family law is an area of the law that deals with family-related issues and domestic relations including: * the nature of marriage, civil unions, and domestic partnerships; * issues arising during marriage, including spousal abuse, legitimacy, adoption, surrogacy, child abuse, and child abduction * the termination of the relationship and ancillary matters including divorce, annulment, property settlements, alimony, and parental responsibility orders