Family law, body of law regulating family relationships, including marriage and divorce, the treatment of children, and related economic matters. In the past, family law was closely connected with the law of property and succession and, judging from the records available, it must have originated principally in the economic and property questions created by the transfer of a female from her father’s family to the power and guardianship of her husband.

    This legal category determines the legal and physical custody of children in cases of divorce or separation. It also addresses visitation rights for non-custodial parents, establishing the framework for parental responsibilities and access to children.

    This legal category involves financial support that one spouse may be required to pay to the other after a divorce. Determined by factors such as the length of the marriage and each spouse’s financial situation, it establishes the framework for post-divorce financial assistance.

    This legal category determines legal fatherhood, including the establishment of paternity for children born out of wedlock. It addresses legal processes to identify and confirm the biological father of a child.

    This legal category involves legal proceedings related to the protection and welfare of children. It encompasses cases of abuse, neglect, or removal from unsafe environments, establishing legal measures to ensure the well-being of children.

    This legal category involves agreements made between spouses either before or after marriage. It addresses issues such as property division and spousal support in the event of divorce, providing a legal framework for the resolution of these matters.

    This legal category encourages alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation or collaborative law, to resolve family conflicts outside of court. It promotes non-adversarial approaches to addressing issues within familial relationships.