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Rules for prenuptial agreements, marriage, and divorce, along with the laws on child support, child custody, adoption, same-sex issues, and elder care.

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Getting a Divorce
What is no-fault divorce? Why use mediation or collaborative divorce? What if you want to change your name?

Children in Divorce
Issues surrounding children (custody and support) can be some of the most contentious elements in a divorce.

Marriage & Relationships Learn More

Marriage Law & Licenses
What does it really mean to be married? And what do you need to do, legally speaking, to prepare for marriage?

Prenuptial Agreements
Prenuptial agreements allow spouses to decide how they want to deal with their finances instead of using state law to determine how it's done.

Lesbian & Gay Couples Learn More

Same-Sex Marriage Laws
Learn about the latest laws allowing (or disallowing) same sex marriage.

Domestic Partnerships
Learn about the benefits of domestic partnership -- and whether they may be available to you.

Updates & More from Nolo

Nolo's Family Law Blog
This blog is written by Emily Doskow, a practicing family law attorney and mediator.

Nolo's LGBT Blog
Read about recent legal issues affecting the LGBT community.

Legal Updates in Family Law
Check out recent changes in Family Laws that may affect our products and content.