The Framework Of Family Law

By Rosella Campbell


Domestic law is that part of the law that strictly deals with all legal issues pertaining the unit structure of a family. In Texas family law is a growing field of practice by most law practitioners. This is due to the increase in family conflict and moral decay that is affecting the basic structure of humans. Most judges are tested on their ability to solve family cases and law schools are taking more attention on teaching about it.

Domestic feuds are never taken lightly. They are handled in the domestic court and not in the criminal or civil courts. This is due to the fact that it provides better means of solving disputes especially about divorce, separation and child support. It contains legal advisers who provide professional information. The municipal court in the city of Katy in Texas is situated at 5432 Franz Road, it contains all the courts inclusive of the domestic court.

The court tries to uphold its ethics by not rushing to make critical decision that may have a major impact on the parties. It normally acts as a mediator between couples and provides advice and counselling services to parties in need.Expert attorneys provide information concerning prenuptial contracts, ownership of joint ventures, adoption advise and procedures and out of court settlements.

It normally covers all areas of disputes within the domestic domain. The extreme being divorce and separation cases. Divorce is most given on the ground of the couple having issues that cannot be resolved or they are simply not fit for each other anymore. On this ground, the parties avoid shifting blame and they are able to find a way to raise their children.

In any marriage that has children, in case of a divorce the issue of child custody and child support comes in. The law provides for a well laid down structure that protects the child rights above everything. Visitation rights are normally granted to the parent who loose ownership of their child. There is also a provision on grandparent visitation and education of the affected child. It ensures that the right of education, shelter, food, clothing and living in a non hostile environment are upheld for minors in accordance to the UN child rights.

In the recent past more bills have been passed to include surrogate motherhood agreements.They also include paternity rights and the much talked about gay or same gender marriages.It also includes artificial insemination to protect the identity of the unborn child This ensures the smallest unit of human civilisation remains intact and united.

Financial issues in most families always spur into conflict. More families are consulting the domestic court to formulate prenuptial contracts before they tie the knot. The court involvement in inheritance and will writing is also on the rise. The court also covers adoption procedures and foster care of minors.

Vices like child abuse, domestic violence, child abduction and restricting i one parent from seeing their kid is also dealt with. They protect against any emotional or psychological torture impacted on an individual.

Domestic law tends to vary from country to country and some states also contain their own by laws. There are international Laws that govern all this which act as references to most states.




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