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Family law deals with, as one might expect, law situations dealing with families. This includes marriage, civil unions, domestic partnerships, divorces. It also includes adoption and criminal situations like child abuse or domestic violence, among other things.
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What are some of the laws of Australia?
As a general response to a general question I will say that it should be noted that Australian laws exist at a federal jurisdiction. Such laws include the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) and the Crimes Act 1914 (Cth); as opposed to the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW).
What type of lawyer do you need when dealing with children?
The usual choice is one who practices family/domestic law or general law.
What are the rules of law?
This is too general of a question because law is too specialized of a course. There is criminal law, civil law, probate law, corporate law, patent law, family law, contract law and the list goes on and on.
Are divorce lawyers the same as civil lawyers?
Yes. Divorce and family law is civil law as opposed to defense attorneys who practice criminal law. However, there are many different specialities within the practice of civil law, not only divorce.
Distinguish between general law and special law?
General law applies to the entire population or jurisdiction, usually addressing broader issues or concepts. Special law pertains to particular individuals, groups, or circumstances, tailoring regulations to specific situations or entities within a limited scope.
Is statutory considered law on the books?
Statutory law or statute law is written law (as opposed to oral or customary law) set down by a legislature (as opposed to regulatory law promulgated by the executive or common law of the judiciary) or by a legislator (in the case of an absolute monarchy).
What groups did Senator Stephen A Douglas identify as being opposed to the Fugitive Slave Act?
Senator Stephen A. Douglas defined the three groups of people who opposed the Fugitive Slave Act. These were:1. People who sought to subvert the law;2. People opposed to the law but believed it should be enforced as it was the law of the land;3. People who saw the law as part of the 1850 Missouri Compromise and agreed to it even though they opposed the law.
Who did Gandhi oppose?
gandhi opposed the british law.
When did General Election Law happen?
General Election Law happened in 1928.
Who is the highest law officer of a state in India a attorney general a secretary general law department a advocate general or a solicitor general?
advocate general
Which was passed first the general election law or the peace preservation law?
Peace Preservation Law was passed before the General Election Law.
What are the chances that a judge will reverse a divorce?
Somewhere between 0 and 100 percent. Where exactly depends on the circumstances. The best advice is to see a local lawyer specializing in family law, explain your situation in detail, and get his opinion.
