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The role of family lawyers in family law

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  Divorce and family law involve the legal process of terminating a marriage and the application and award of spousal support, child custody, child support, and distribution of properties, among many others. Divorce may be certified by a court of law to dissolve the legalization of a marriage in some jurisdictions. The terms of divorce must be determined by court under the family law which deals with family-related issues which terminates a relationship and ancillary matters including annulment, property settlements, alimony, parental responsibility, and more.  The earliest written laws on divorce can be found in the Code of Hammurabi which was first introduced in ancient Babylonia. Ancient Greeks and Romans were allowed to divorce through requests made to magistrates and after proper and serious circumspection. However, divorce was restricted during the reign of emperors Constantine and Theodosius who were both Christians. Subsequent years saw the influence of the Christian Church on

Divorce family law support

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  To begin divorce proceedings you must lodge a petition to the court. If you have children you also have to complete a statement of arrangements for children. When applying for a divorce there is only one ground on which to apply and that is the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. However you must prove one of the following facts to demonstrate the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage:   1. Adultery: by the respondent and the petitioner finds it intolerable to live with the respondent. 2. Unreasonable behavior: by the respondent and the petitioner cannot reasonably be expected to live with the respondent.  3. Two year separation: Both parties have lived apart for two years continuously immediately before the presentation of the petition and the respondent agrees to the decree being made.  4. Five year separation: Both parties have lived apart continually for five years immediately before presentation of the petition.  5. Desertion: This has to be for a two year continuous pe

What to know about in family law

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  The nucleus of family law is marriage. This is the reason why family law is also referred as matrimonial law or law of domestic relations. However family law does not only cover the responsibilities and rights of individuals who are married, it also includes matters whenever a marriage ends. Family Law and children when a couple undergoes legal separation or divorce, it is always a painful process, not only for the couple but most especially to children.  Although the court is not the proper avenue to seek any emotional or psychological help, what family law can provide is the establishment of some level of order so the transition from being a married couple into once again single individuals will not be chaotic and violent. With this, the children of divorcing couples can depend on the consolation that their future and welfare are also taken into consideration. Child Custody Child Custody is an aspect of family law pertaining to the right of a parent to become child's legal guar