Discover published sets by community

The legal process by which a person becomes the legal parent of a child who is not biologically theirs.

The fair, but not necessarily equal, division of property between spouses upon divorce.

A legally recognized union of two people, typically a man and a woman, in a consensual and contractual relationship recognized by law.

An arrangement wherein a woman agrees to carry and give birth to a child for another person or couple, who will become the child's parent(s) after birth.

A form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in which a neutral third-party assists the parties to voluntarily reach a mutually acceptable settlement of their disputes.

The legal determination of where a child will live and who will be responsible for the child’s care and decision-making.

Legal acknowledgment of the parental relationship between a father and his child, often established through DNA testing.

The right of a non-custodial parent or grandparent, established by court order, to spend time with a child.

A standard used by courts to make custody and other child-related decisions, focusing on the child's well-being and happiness.

A form of property ownership by husband and wife during their marriage that they intend to own together.

A pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain control over another intimate partner.

The legal dissolution of a marriage by a court or other competent body.

A legal procedure which cancels a marriage between two individuals, declaring it null and void, as if the marriage never existed.

Financial support paid by one ex-spouse to the other after a divorce, as ordered by the court.

A court-ordered arrangement whereby a married couple lives apart, leading separate lives but remaining legally married.

A legal relationship where a person is appointed to make decisions and care for another individual, who is usually a minor or an incapacitated adult.

A legal process through which a minor becomes self-supporting, assumes adult responsibility for their wellbeing, and is no longer under the care of their parents.

A written contract created by two people before they are married that outlines the possession of assets should the marriage fail.

Financial support paid by a non-custodial parent to the custodial parent for expenses related to the child's care.