Of all of the different fields in law, family law is one of the most complex and often confusing sectors. Due to its broad nature, the topic of your legal requirements will not only differ depending on the issue at hand, but also from person to person. Family law covers a wide spectrum of relationship marriage issues, civil partner unions, spousal abuse and annulment. It also covers matters involving children including adoption, surrogacy, child abuse and child abduction and the different legal processes which occur in each event. Whether you are looking to merely read up on these topics, or are looking for specific information to help with your personal case, our authors have provided masses of informative articles whether factual, conversational or from their own experiences within family law. You will also find a wide range of advice on choosing the right attorney for your case and what you can hope to expect in terms of a case following one of the many topics which are covered within family law.
Family Law Articles
How to legally resolve child custody issues
30th March 2010Custody battles can quickly get out of hand when parents don't follow the law. Parents will battle each other tooth and nail over the children. Children have the right to a normal and settled life. Parents should never drag their children through a bitter...
Author: pancy
Deadbeat Hunter Answers Questions About Child Support and Taxes
26th March 2010Q: I am in the midst of divorce negotiations and will be receiving child support. What should I know about the tax implications of receiving child support? A: Receiving child support will not affect your taxes at all. The parent receiving the payments doe...
Author: deadbeathunter
Grandparents and Post-Divorce Contact with Grandchildren
26th March 2010Yvette Rooke, a partner at law firm Trethowans, discusses the sometimes forgotten party during divorce proceedings...“Grandparents are the ‘rock’ in many families, providing support and childcare for their grandchildren, particularly in ...
Author: hitsearch
What Makes Physical Custody and Legal Guardianship Different
26th March 2010Physical custody and legal guardianship are completely different issues. There are more powers with physical custody than there are with legal guardianship. In order to know what you wish to ask for when it comes to your children, you should know the diff...
Author: pancy
When do you require a family lawyer in Fort Lauderdale?
26th March 2010There are many circumstances when you will require an experienced family lawyer. And it may vary from state to state. There are so many issues can occur in a family like the problem with Marriage, Divorce, Child support and many more. Here you will find y...
Author: Stephen
Domestic Violence and Spousal Abuse Lawsuits - Frequently Asked Questions - You Should Know
24th March 2010Domestic abuse and spousal abuse lawsuits and cases can be quite serious, which is why you need strong legal representation in such instances. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions that people have about domestic abuse and spousal abuse ca...
Author: Penelope Stone
The Role of a Family Lawyer in San Diego
22nd March 2010Few situations present more of an emotional challenge in life than the possibility of the end of a marriage. When emotions are intense, logic and sound judgment tend to suffer, which is why anyone in this situation should take the responsible step of see...
Author: ManojG
Legal vs. Home DNA Paternity Test
22nd March 2010Home DNA Paternity Test Advances in DNA testing technology have now enabled paternity DNA tests to be carried out on samples of saliva, and for the consumer this has meant that DNA paternity tests can now be carried out in the comfort of one's own home....
Author: patrick1980
Divorce: If You Die, Where Will Your Kids Live?
19th March 2010Copyright (c) 2010 Lucille Uttermohlen Our local judge makes an interesting point in custody cases. He also makes the windows rattle and the attorneys run for cover, but after the glass is cleaned up and we stop shaking in our boots, he makes this val...
Author: Lucille P. Uttermohlen
The fundamentals of Family law
18th March 2010For most of us, nothing is more important than our family. Irrespective of race, country, income, class or age, having a good family remains the most important thing for us. Even a child understands the importance of a family and bonds with all the member...
Author: Lance Peters
Child Retrieval
18th March 2010Is your child missing? Did the other parent of your child take him away from you? This is a common problem faced by many parents these days. If this is the case, you need to take help from an investigator. An investigator is the right person you should go...
Author: Private Detective
Parental Liability for the Acts of a Minor Child
17th March 2010As a personal injury attorney in San Francisco, CA, I occasionally have the opportunity to speak with a party regarding the injury they have suffered as a result of a child, or a teenager. The question usually asked is whether mom or dad is responsible f...
Author: Jason Lundberg
Electornic Family Document Management System USA
17th March 2010Electronic Family Document Management System USA Documents; the name itself spells "Importance". One has to be very cautious about his Family Documents. These family documents might be required at any point of time. There may be occasions wherein yo...
Author: family document management usa
Finding Marriage Records In Maryland
17th March 2010Many people want to know where they came from in order to know where they are and where they're headed. Genealogy can be more than a hobby, and some people do it professionally these days. If you're starting to work in the field of genealogy and reside in...
Author: andy9876
Rights Of The Child
17th March 2010Family-laws.org mission is to advocate for the protection of children's rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. Family-laws.org is guided in doing this by the provisions and principles of the...
Author: karan