Family law
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-002053
The area of law that deals with family-related matters and domestic relations, including marriage, civil unions, domestic partnerships, adoption, child abuse, and child abduction. It also encompasses divorce, annulment, alimony, child custody and visitation, child support, and paternity. This field often involves sensitive personal issues and aims to protect the welfare of family members.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-002053 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
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