family law

noun

: an area of law dealing with family relations including divorce, adoption, paternity, custody, and support

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“Family law.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/family%20law. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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