Family law is the divide before disaster. It is important to set a plan in place before a divorce or adoption so there is a clear parameter of the expectations of everyone involved. These events are often uncertain and uncomfortable it is useful to have a second party who can argue in your favor and who is also well versed in the surrounding laws. Family law encompasses marriage, divorce, child custody and support, child advocacy, and estates.

Marriage is a positive aspect of family law. Assets are discussed in the prenuptial agreement before a marriage to ensure peace of mind from both spouses. It can actually lead to feeling more at ease with knowledge of being treated fairly even if it went sour. If assets have to be brought out in divorce court it is called a postnuptial agreement. Divorce is the legal end of a marriage. It is never a 'good time' with raw emotions and never peaceful. To avoid bringing all of the complications to the forefront of the trial, it is usually beneficial to hire a lawyer to sort through the trenches as a second party.

Child custody and child support are important for protecting and providing for children involved in divorce or abuse. Child custody can be a very passionate battle for both parties. The court must argue for the rights of the child therefore whichever party the court decides will be the principal guardian. Child custody is not legally acknowledged in a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement but it may be considered. It is important for everyone involved for the right outcome to be the verdict having the right representation can be hugely beneficial in receiving the right outcome. With the amount of raw emotions flying around having someone to represent the case helps remove the conflict.

When parents are both suitable but cannot make a fair decision for custody the court demands for behavioral evaluations of each child. Both parents are asked to sit in a controlled setting and interact with their children repeating the scenario with multiple psychiatrists who report back to the court who they view to be most fit to be the custody holder. In cases of adoption it is equally as important for the child to go to a loving providing home and law protects the rights of the child. The court system of family court pertaining to children will always be in favor of the child's best interests.

Estates are also dealt with through family court. It disperses the assets between couples. Estates, marriage, divorce, child custody and support and child advocacy are all aspects of family court. Find representation and prepare before hand for everything life may throw out. There is no beating someone who is prepared. Protect the family.