by Scott T. Rodgers as amended and restated by Andrew Radding and Megan Easter
This document is an overview and summary. It does not address any particular case, fact pattern, or jurisdiction. This should not be considered as legal advice for any matter or case.
Family law is the regulation of families and family life, or of the dissolution or related issues of marriages and relationships. Family law in the United States is rooted in the Constitution, state law, and judicial precedent established by case law. Common issues that arise in family law matters include:
