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Family Law attorneys assist in situations like parents with juvenile issues, children seeking emancipation, singles with cohabitation and prenuptial agreements before marriage, and spouses or ex-spouses with domestic violence, paternity, and alimony.

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Family Law Definitions

Family Law: (n) an area of law dealing with family relations including divorce, adoption, paternity, custody, and support.

Alimony: (n) an allowance made to one spouse by the other for support pending or after legal separation or divorce compare child support.

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