Family Law Quarterly publishes these comprehensive charts annually in its "Year in Review" issue. The charts summarize family law statutes in each state by topic.
- Chart 1: Divorce and Alimony/Maintenance
- Chart 2: Child Custody
- Chart 3: “Nonparent” Custody and Visitation
- Chart 4: Child Representation in Child Welfare Proceedings
We would appreciate your comments or suggestions for additions or deletions to any of the information presented in these tables. Please e-mail Lisa Comforty, Managing Editor, at [email protected].
The general public can obtain additional information by contacting the appropriate state or local bar association.
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Please note:
Matters dealing with marriage, divorce, separation, domestic violence, 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. We are not qualified or able to provide legal advice. If you need to consult with a lawyer and are unable to locate one through your personal contacts, please visit the ABA's Find Legal Help website.