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Family Law flashcards are a set of study tools that help individuals learn and remember key concepts related to family law. These flashcards typically contain important definitions, legal terms, and case law examples related to family law.

Family Law is a branch of law that deals with legal issues related to family relationships, such as divorce, child custody, adoption, and domestic violence. It covers a wide range of topics that impact families and individuals, including marriage, property rights, and parental responsibilities.

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quick facts

Family Law is a branch of law that deals with issues related to families, such as divorce, child custody, and adoption.
These cases are usually heard in special courts called Family Court or Domestic Relations Court.
One important aspect of this branch of law is child custody, where the court determines who will have legal and physical custody of a child after a divorce or separation.
Family Law also covers issues such as child support, alimony, and division of property in divorce cases.
Family lawyers help individuals navigate the legal process in matters relating to family law.

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Child custody	Child custody: The legal right and responsibility to care for and make decisions for a child.
Child support	Money paid by a parent to help take care of their child.
Alimony	Financial support paid by one spouse to another after a divorce.
Parenting plan	A parenting plan is a document that outlines how parents will care for their children after a divorce or separation.
Visitation rights	Visitation rights: The right for a non-custodial parent to spend time with their child.
Paternity	Paternity: Fatherhood or the state of being someone’s father.
Guardianship	Guardianship: Legal responsibility for protecting and caring for someone who is unable to take care of themselves.
Adoption	Adoption: When a child becomes part of a new family permanently.
Domestic violence	Domestic violence: Abuse or violence between family members or people in a relationship.
Restraining order	Restraining order: A court order that tells someone to stay away from another person.
Property division	Property division: Splitting up assets and debts between two parties during a divorce.
Spousal support	Financial support paid by one spouse to the other after a divorce or separation.
Legal separation	Legal separation: A court-approved arrangement where a married couple lives apart but remains legally married.
Prenuptial agreement	A prenuptial agreement is a legal contract made before marriage that outlines how assets will be divided in case of divorce.
Postnuptial agreement	A postnuptial agreement is a legal document created after marriage to outline how assets will be divided in the event of a divorce.