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James Wu Arrested Divorce and Family Law

For every state, the family and divorce law differs although information that wi
ll be given in this section tackles majorly of what is present in every country
and how it is dealt with in general. In order to seek a clearer vision regarding
a particular topic, you can consult a divorce or family lawyer regarding your s
tatus of getting professional advice.
Family is one of the most important units within the society that gives meaning
to life. However, when balance is moved, there are matters that needs to be disc
ussed and people who are seeking for advice can be given certain ideas on how th
e law that governs the family works, some of which are about the totality of mar
riage, divorce, child custody and child support.
Law on Marriage
Laws regarding marriage status in the United States are strictly governed by the
law of the state. However, there are federal regulations that rely on the marit
al status of the couple in order to determine the federal benefits and rights wh
ich invoke the important definition of marriage to the law. Furthermore, the con
stitution ensures that the United States Supreme Court will be able to review th
e laws which are related to marriage.
Law on Divorce
Agreement on divorce is similar to agreement on separation, marital agreement, a
nd agreement on the settlement of properties which are legally acceptable with t
he contract settling matters involved. It will not be referred to as an agreemen
t on being divorced because only the court can grant such request. If both parti
es will fail in reaching the agreement, the case will undergo trial and the deci
sion of the court will be altered. Whatever the court has raised can be modified
and will be based on the change in substance and circumstance. Agreements, ther
efore, can be modifiable or non-modifiable.
Agreements settle certain issues that relate to:
1. Health, life insurance and alimony
2. Division on liabilities and assets
3. Physical and legal custody, visitation, college fund, child support and medic
al expenses and insurance
Law on Child Custody
Generally, ordinances authorize courts of having responsibility or jurisdiction
of proceedings regarding divorce in order to determine who should have the child
ren s custody under the marriage. Within the common provision, parents of a child
who is legitimate are considered as joint guardians of the child and each parent s
rights are equal which means that each parent has the right for the child s custo
dy the moment they separate. And because of the controversial authority to decid
e custody based on the court s jurisdiction, laws within this field are based on t
he state.
Law on Child Support
In cases where there is judgment for dissolution, separation, or annulment, the
court usually orders that both parents should pay the amount necessary for the c
hild to be supported until proclaimed stable or when the child reached age of in
dependency. Financial support of the child will be based on the facts of the cou

ple s separate cases. The court has the right to consider that both parents are re
sponsible and obliged for supporting the child.
Considerations will be made upon establishment of the amount that should be supp
orted and it will be given to both parents which, under the legal help, should p
rovide proper support and proper welfare for the minor including the child s needs
.
This information is not advice, and should not be treated as such. You must not
rely on this information as an alternative to legal advice from your attorney o
r other professional legal services provider. If you have any specific questio
ns about any legal matter you should consult your attorney or other professional
legal services provider.

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