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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Family Law Articles
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Premarital and Postmarital Agreements in Minnesota
Premarital agreements – agreements between prospective spouses made in contemplation and consideration of marriage – and postnuptial agreements – agreements between spouses made after and during marriage – share a number of common traits. Find out more.
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When is Spousal Maintenance (Alimony) Granted?
FindLaw's discussion of spousal maintenance and conditions under which it can be granted, either through a temporary or permanent court order.
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Family Law Basics for the Non-Family Law Practitioner
A look at some of the basic legal issues and questions that arise in the family law context and ways in which they can be addressed. Learn more at FindLaw.com.
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Families in Transition: California Continues to Grapple with the Inheritance Rights of Stepchildren
FindLaw's discussion of the history of laws relating to intestacy rights of stepchildren in California, including the tests that courts apply to determine such rights.
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Child Support For Disabled Children in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, a child who achieves his or her majority with physical or mental limitations that prevent him or her from employment is entitled to some continued parental support, but to what degree is not always clear. To learn more about this and other topics, visit FindLaw.com.
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Modifying Custody, Visitation and Child Support
FindLaw's discussion of the modification process related to child custody, visitation and support orders.
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How is Child Support Determined and Paid in Minnesota?
FindLaw's guide to Minnesota child support laws and ways in which support is calculated and paid, to include references to an online child support calculator operated by the state's Department of Human Services.
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Changes in Material Adverse Change Provisions
FindLaw's analysis of the growing role of material adverse change provisions and their impact on the loan market.
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Inheritance Causes Increase In Child Support Obligation
FindLaw's discussion of Pennsylvania caselaw addressing the impact of inheritance on child support calculations and ways in which it can be classified as income.
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Major Provisions of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996
FindLaw's background discussion of key provisions of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act.
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