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Divorce Law

Divorce is defined as the dissolution of a marriage. It is a court issued decree that states that a marriage no longer exists. Both parties involved in a divorce are free to remarry after a judgment of divorce, a formal written document, is issued. The judgment of divorce document stipulates the division of property, child … Continue reading

Family Law

Family law is a form of social oriented law that encompasses all issues of legislation pertaining to the welfare of the family. It includes laws and regulations regarding divorce, child custody, child support, marriage, cohabitation, parenting, domestic violence, and same-sex family households, guardianship, and adoption. There are courts of law dedicated to all matters of … Continue reading

Marriage and Common Law Marriage

Marriage in a legal sense is the action that encompasses the criteria for generally a male and female to legally form legal union within one household. Marriage ceremony must be performed by someone who is qualified by law to perform one, this includes: a judge, a justice of the peace, a minister, a priest, a … Continue reading