Family Law Articles

Alimony and Child Support

Alimony is distinct from child support, which calls upon the obligation of parents for the support of minor children, based on their ability to pay.

Selecting a Divorce Lawyer

By selecting the right divorce lawyer, you can help make the process as smooth, effective, and amicable as possible. There are a few things to look for which can help you make the right choice in your pursuit of a divorce lawyer.

Community Property States

LearnAboutLaw Staff July 2007 Community property is a means of defining the ownership of property acquired during marriage under which all income earned during marriage and all property acquired with that income be considered the property of the community rather than the property of the individual spouses. The Community Property states are: Arizona California Idaho [...]