What is Family Law (part 2)?

As the name clearly suggests, family law is a field of law that deals directly with family issues.  While most commonly associated with divorce law, not all family law has to do with divorce.  Family law also deals with domestic violence issues, child custody and support. 

Even in the event when family law deals directly with divorce, the procedures often involve less painful techniques such as collaborative law and mediation, which helps mitigate this painful process.  A good family law attorney can provide guidance and lessen the painfulness of this process without driving you to the poor house.

Free Family Law Advice

Family law is different from other forms of law because it deals with family issues; child custody included.  A couple seeking divorce should not take this step lightly.  Fortunately, there are many good family lawyers and many of them seek to go less painful routes and handle these issues through mediation and collaborative divorce.  These methods can greatly reduce the amount of stress associated with long drawn out, painful divorces.

The best advice is to find a good family lawyer firm.  Many family law firms will happily provide some initial free family law advice.  They provide this knowing the free advice will likely ensure trust with people who become eventual clients.

California Family / Divorce Law

What sets California family law apart from family law in counterpart states?  While family and divorce law is in many ways the same across the board, California has its own set of nuances that make California divorce law slightly different.  For example, consider the instance of same sex relationships, domestic partnerships and marriages.  California is largely unique in this regard.  Premarital agreements and domestic violence laws may also vary slightly with CA family law. Contrary to popular opinion (probably driven through celebrity scandals and the tabloids that cover them) California’s divorce rate is not especially high compared to other states.

California Family & Divorce Law Resources
California Family Law Code
California Family law forms