Family Law in the Fifty States
The Family Law Quarterly
publishes these charts in conjunction with the annual "Family Law in the
Fifty States Case Digests." The charts summarize basic laws in each state
by topic, including custody, alimony and grounds for divorce. All charts
are current as of January 2009. (Please note: These charts are based on reporters from the
various states. The laws may have changed or new cases may have
interpreted statutes.)
Linking: Please do not link directly to the charts, as they are updated each year. Please link to this page
so visitors have the most current information.
- Chart 1: Alimony/Spousal
Support Factors
- Chart 2: Custody
Criteria
- Chart 3: Child
Support Guidelines
- Chart 4: Grounds
for Divorce and Residency Requirements
- Chart 5: Property
Division
- Chart 6: Third-Party
Visitation
- Chart 7: Appointment
Laws in Adoption, Guardianship, and Parentage Cases
- Download All Charts
We would appreciate your comments or suggestions for additions or
deletions to any of the information presented in these tables. Please
e-mail Deborah Eisel, Managing Editor, at eiseld@aol.com
The general public can obtain additional information by contacting the appropriate state or local bar association.
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child abduction, child custody & visitation, child support, adoption,
trusts, wills, estates, property, etc. are under the jurisdiction
of state and local courts. The American Bar Association Section of
Family Law is a national association for marital and family law attorneys.
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