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District of Columbia Family Laws

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A wide range of statutes fall under the category of "family laws," including those related to marriage, divorce, adoption, and child custody. Welcome to FindLaw’s District of Columbia Family Law section, with up-to-date information about the laws that impact domestic and family relationships. Here you will find articles on how Washington, D.C. family law courts determine where and how children are cared for after a divorce; the process and regulations for adopting a child; what it takes to get married, or divorced, in D.C.; the penalties for domestic abuse; and more. Click on a link below to learn more about D.C. family laws.

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  • District of Columbia Adoption Laws

    Basics of Washington, D.C.’s adoption laws and regulations, including who is eligible to adopt; who may be adopted; the age at which a child must consent to an adoption; and more.

  • District of Columbia Marital Property Laws

    Overview of the marital property laws of Washington, D.C., which generally dictate an equitable distribution approach to the division of property acquired during the course of a marriage.

  • District of Columbia Stalking Laws

    What it means to stalk someone according to District of Columbia criminal law, how this relates to domestic relationships, the penalties for stalking, and related details.

  • District of Columbia Child Custody Laws

    General information about the child custody laws and regulations of Washington, D.C., including the manner in which D.C. courts award custody and links to related resources.

  • D.C. Annulment and Prohibited Marriage Laws

    Summary of Washington, D.C.’s laws with regard to annulment and prohibited marriage, including minimum ages and other requirements for marriage and the grounds for getting an annulment.

  • D.C. Legal Divorce Requirements

    The general requirements for getting a divorce in the District of Columbia, such as the six-month residency requirement; the accepted grounds for a no-fault divorce; and more.

District of Columbia Family Law Articles

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