Matrimonial Law
/ˌmætrɪˈmoʊniəl lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The area of law dealing with marriage, divorce, child custody, and related family matters.
The attorney specialized in matrimonial law to handle divorce proceedings.
Forms
- matrimonial law
- matrimonial laws
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Commentary
Matrimonial law is often considered a subset of family law, focusing specifically on legal issues arising from marriage and its dissolution.
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