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Domestic Relations

Domestic Relations Laws

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When a spouse has sexual relations outside of the marriage. Adultery
When you are related by marriage. Affinity
Can be used as a reason for divorce if proven constant, voluntary and excessive by the offending spouse Alcohol and Drug Addiction
An allowance for support that is paid by the former spouse in the cases of a divorce. Alimony
A legal procedure that's held before a judge. Annulment
Is an illegal act that involves a person who has two spouses at the same time. Bigamy
Some states require an examination for any diseases. Blood Test and Physical Exam
When a couple get married traditionally. Ceremonial Marriage
A court deciding who has physical custody of the child Child Custody
Total support for a child or children by both or one parent Child Support
Informal marriage Common Law Marriage
Related by blood Consanguinity
To avoid any divorce or child suffrage Covenant Marriage
Behavior that causes physical or mental harm to a spouse Cruelty
When one spouse separates from the other for unjustified reason Desertion
Deals with a parents right to make decisions about the children's health, education and welfare Legal Custody
Is a court judgement that ends the right to cohabit or live together Legal Separation
Gives a couple new rights that are not offered to a couple that is only living together. Marriage Rights and Obligation
A type of contract which there is an offer and an acceptance Marriage Contracts
Is a certificate that is issued by either a city,community or state government that give couples permission to marry. Marriage Licence
Which parent deals with living with the child Physical Custody
Illegal act of having more than two spouses at the same time Polygamy
An agreement written and signed legal contract couples make before getting married dealing with property and support issues Prenuptial Agreement
When one or both involved in the marriage cannot be present Proxy Marriage
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