Family Law Legal Terms
Family law terms covering divorce, custody, child support, alimony, and other domestic relations legal concepts.
8 terms in this category
Alimony
Court-ordered financial support paid by one spouse to the other during or after divorce, also known as spousal support or maintenance.
Child Custody
The legal arrangement determining where children will live and who will make important decisions about their upbringing after parents separate or divorce.
Child Support
Ongoing payments made by a non-custodial parent to help cover the costs of raising their child, typically continuing until the child reaches adulthood.
Divorce
The legal dissolution of a marriage by a court or other competent body, ending the marital relationship and dividing assets, debts, and responsibilities.
Domestic Violence
A pattern of abusive behavior in a relationship used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner.
Marital Property
Assets and debts acquired during the marriage that are subject to division in a divorce, as opposed to separate property owned before marriage or received as gifts/inheritance.
Parenting Plan
A written agreement between parents that outlines how they will share time with their children, make decisions, and handle disputes after separation or divorce.
Protective Order
A court order that requires one person to stay away from another, often issued in cases of domestic violence, harassment, or stalking.
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