Family law is a body of law that encompasses a wide array of issues
related to family and domestic matters. A person faced with a family or
domestic law issue may feel stress because of it's often complex nature.
There are attorneys that specialize and practice primarily in this area
of law.
Lawyers can deal with many issues that involve family and
domestic related matters. Family law addresses marriage, civil unions
and even domestic partnerships. Other issues that fall under the body of
family law include adoption, legitimacy, surrogacy, spousal abuse,
child abuse, and child adoption. Family law further encompasses matters
such as divorce, property settlements, annulment, alimony, and parental
responsibility (child support, child custody/visitation, and alimony).
Many
attorneys limit their practice of law to the area focusing on family
matters. Many family attorneys receive additional education and
certification after passing the bar exam. These attorneys can become
board certified to practice in family law.