Family Law

This is FindLaw’s collection of Family Law articles, part of the Corporate Counsel Center Law Library. Collectively, these laws deal with matters of significant impact on family relationships, particularly adoption, divorce, custody, and abuse. While some family law matters may be handled without counsel, processes such as divorce and child custody often require the skill and expertise of a skilled attorney. Family law also involves the prevention of physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Law articles in this archive are predominantly written by lawyers for a professional audience seeking business solutions to legal issues. Start your free research with FindLaw.

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California Family Support: Tax Consequences after Wells V. Commissioner

FindLaw's discussion of legal issues arising in the aftermath of Wells v. Commissioner which held that family support under California law is not considered alimony for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code.

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Marriage Laws in Missouri

Beneficiary - the person who receives the money from an insurance policy or a willSpouse - husband or wifeHeir (air) - person who gets someone's property after that one diesWill - a legal paper that tells the wishes about what should be done with a ...
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Call Your Attorney for A Legal Checkup

Most people are familiar with the concept of an annual medical examination. Very few people, however, regularly review their legal and financial affairs with their attorney. Changes in one's family or financial situation coupled with changes in the ...
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The Evolution of the “Second Parent”

FindLaw's examination of California's laws protecting second parents in the context of same sex relationships nationwide and the use of adoption as one way to protect parental rights.

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Marriage in Florida

If you were married recently or wedding bells will be ringing soon, you've probably received a lot of friendly and helpful advice on the subject of matrimony from your families and friends, your pastor, and your physician. But what about the family ...
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Estate & Disability Planning, Lifetime Gifting and Testamentary Gifting

"Mr. Robertson, there is a new client on the line, Mr. Jones, who wants you to prepare a Will." "This is Bill Robertson, Mr. Jones. My secretary says you want me to prepare a Will?" "Yes. What do you charge to prepare a Will?" "Mr. Jones, there ...
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Divorce

Divorces can be difficult for everyone involved, but not just because of the emotional strains that come along with ending relationships. Often times, divorces are rife with uncertainty about the process and outcome. This article provides helpful definitions as well as tips to navigate some of the common contentious issues that arise.

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Why Do I Need A Will?

Many time people will tell me that they don't need a Will. It is often a husband and wife who have already put the house and bank accounts in both names. What they don't realize is in that situation it is usually the automobile that causes a ...
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Kansas Family Law

QUESTION NO. 1 How is child support determined in Kansas?The Kansas Supreme Court has adopted child support guidelines which are used to calculate support. The support is based on both parents' incomes, the cost of health insurance, any work-related ...
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Texas Paternity Suits

What to do if your child was born out of wedlock or if your husband is not the father or your child. This is a lawsuit to determine a legal biological parent. A parentage suit is filed to determine the biological father or mother of the child ...
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