Family Law is a branch of law that deals with legal matters related to family relationships and domestic affairs. It encompasses a wide range of issues that affect individuals and families, often focusing on rights, responsibilities, and obligations within familial structures. The key areas covered under family law include:

1. Marriage and Common Law Partners

   • Marriage agreement
   • Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
   • Cohabitation agreements
   • Parenting agreement

2. Divorce and Separation

   • Division of marital property and assets
   • Spousal support (alimony)
   • Legal separation agreements

3. Child Custody and Visitation

   • Determining custody arrangements (sole or joint custody)
   • Parenting plans
   • Grandparent visitation rights

4. Child Support

   • Establishing and enforcing child support obligations
   • Modifications of child support orders

5. Domestic Violence and Protection Orders

   • Seeking restraining or protection orders
   • Legal remedies for victims of domestic violence

6. Paternity

   • Establishing legal paternity
   • Rights and responsibilities of biological parents

7. Guardianship

   • Appointing a guardian for minors or incapacitated individuals
   • Legal responsibilities of guardians