Domestic Relations
/ˌdoʊˈmɛstɪk rɪˈleɪʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) The area of law dealing with family matters such as marriage, divorce, child custody, and support obligations.
The lawyer specialized in domestic relations to handle custody disputes and divorce proceedings.
Forms
- domestic relation
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Commentary
Domestic relations typically serve as a subfield within family law focusing on interpersonal family legal issues; precise drafting should distinguish from broader family law topics.
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