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What areas does family law encompass?

Family law can encompass not only divorce and child custody issues, but adoption, juvenile, probate and elder law as well. Family law also involves paternity cases, domestic violence cases and even parental abduction cases.

Essentially, family law covers everything related to family issues, whether beginning a household or dividing a household. Family law can vary from state to state. For complete rights and requirements in your state, it would be advisable to contact a family lawyer, familiar with the laws in your state.

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