Family Law (Chapter 6) - Definition & Key Terms

PO210 WEEK 6: Family law (Chapter 6) October 7, 2024 3:36 PM   Definition of Family Law: - Legal area addressing familial relationships - *[Key terms: ]* - *[Family]***: a group of individuals related by blood, marriage or, adoption** - *[Legal relatio...

PO210 WEEK 6: Family law (Chapter 6) October 7, 2024 3:36 PM   Definition of Family Law: - Legal area addressing familial relationships - *[Key terms: ]* - *[Family]***: a group of individuals related by blood, marriage or, adoption** - *[Legal relationships]*: **bonds recognized by law, such as marriage, civil partnerships, and partner-child relationships** - Marriage and civil partnerships: - [Legal requirements:] **age consent, and registration** - [Rights and responsibilities:] **financial obligations, property rights** - Key terms: - [Civil partnerships]: **a legally recognized union similar to marriage** - [Divorce and separation: ] - **Grounds for divorce**: No fault divorce, adultery, unreasonable behaviour - **Legal process:** filing petitions, court procedures - **Implications:** property division, spousal support - Key terms: - [Spousal support (Alimony):] **financial support paid to a spouse post-divorce** - Child custody and support: - [Custody arrangements]**: joint vs sole custody, physical vs legal custody.** - [Best interests of the child:] **primary consideration in custody decisions** - *[Child support obligations:]* - Financial responsibilities of parent post-separation - Key terms: - [Custody:] **legal right to make decisions for a child** - [Child support]: **payments made by a non-custodial parent** - *[Adoption: ]* - Legal processes: **requirements for adoptive parents and procedures** - Rights involved: **rights of biological and adoptive parents** - Key terms: - Adoption: legal transfer of parental rights. - *[Domestic violence: ]* - **Legal protections:** restraining orders, access to shelters - **Support services:** counseling and legal assistance for victims - Key terms: - Domestic violence: abuse occurring within a domestic setting.