LAW ON FAMILY
FAMILY LAW
FAMILY LAW: What Is It?
This law deals with legal issues and matters related to relationships, marriage, domestic partnerships, divorce, child custody and support, adoption, surrogacy, guardianship, and other related areas. It encompasses a wide range of legal principles and rules that govern the rights and obligations of individuals within family a unit.
CASE STUDIES
Obergefell v. Hodges
The case centered around the issue of same-sex marriage and the constitutionality of state bans on such marriages.
Fulton v. City of Philadelphia
This case dealt with a dispute between the city of Philadelphia and Catholic Social Services (CSS), a religious foster care agency.
Shayara Bano v. Union of India
It challenged the constitutional validity of triple talaq and other practices related to Muslim personal law.
What Family Law targets?
Aims Of Family Law
Aim of this law is to provide a framework for resolving disputes and maintaining the well-being of family members during times of conflict or transition. It covers various aspects of family life, including marriage and its dissolution, property division, child custody and visitation, alimony or spousal support, child support, adoption, and protection of domestic violence victims.
The Impact of Family Law
Protection of Rights
This ensures that the rights and interests of family members are protected. It creates legal frameworks for dealing with domestic violence, child abuse, and child neglect concerns.
Resolving Family Disputes
Resolving family dispute provides a structured process for resolving disputes that arise within families, such as divorce, child custody, and property division.
Child Custody and Support
This plays a role in determining child custody and visitation arrangements after divorce or separation. It focuses on the well-being of children and ensures their access to both parents whenever possible.
Adoption and Guardianship
The law governs the process of adoption, allowing individuals or couples to establish legal parent-child relationships. It ensures that children are in safe and stable environments.
Financial & Property Matters
It addresses the financial aspects of family relationships, such as property division during divorce or separation. It helps provide economic stability and security for family members.
Recognition of Relationships
It recognizes and provides legal protection for various types of relationships, including marriage, domestic partnerships, and same-sex unions.
Countries With Highest Family Law Cases
United States
India
United Kingdom
