The role of family lawyers in family law
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