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Family Law covers relationships, marriage, divorce, children, and guardians. Find clear, state-ready options with attorney-drafted templates that are quick to complete.

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Common Family Law documents

  • Divorce Petition — starts a court case to end a marriage.
  • Marital Settlement Agreement — sets property, debt, support, and parenting terms.
  • Parenting Plan / Custody Agreement — outlines decision-making, schedules, and communication for children.
  • Child Support Agreement — records support amount, payment method, and adjustments.
  • Premarital (Prenuptial) Agreement — defines property and support expectations before marriage.
  • Postnuptial Agreement — sets financial terms after marriage begins.
  • Petition for Annulment — asks the court to declare a marriage void.

Similar documents: key differences

  • Divorce vs. Annulment — both end a union; annulment treats it as never valid.
  • Legal Separation vs. Divorce — separation sets rights while still married; divorce ends the marriage.
  • Premarital Agreement vs. Postnuptial Agreement — similar terms; timing differs (before vs. after marriage).
  • Parenting Plan vs. Custody Order — plan is proposed terms; order is the court-approved, enforceable version.
  • Guardianship vs. Conservatorship — guardianship focuses on personal care; conservatorship addresses personal care and/or finances.
  • Adoption vs. Termination of Parental Rights — termination removes rights; adoption creates a new legal parent-child tie.

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FAQs

Use a settlement agreement and related filings to document the terms. Courts generally prefer clear, complete agreements.

Templates reflect common U.S. practices. Select your state to match local rules and required language.

Yes, courts often allow modifications when circumstances change, especially for children’s needs.

Not always. Notarization can help verify signatures, and some states or courts require it for certain filings.

Parents, legal guardians, or court-appointed representatives sign for minors, depending on the document.

Glossary

  • Petition — document that opens a court case.
  • Decree — final court order resolving the case.
  • Marital Settlement Agreement — contract resolving divorce issues.
  • Parenting Plan — schedule and rules for parenting time.
  • Legal Custody — authority to make major decisions.
  • Physical Custody — where the child primarily lives.
  • Child Support — payments for a child’s expenses.
  • Guardian — person authorized to care for another.
  • Conservator — person managing another’s finances.
  • Prenuptial Agreement — property and support terms before marriage.
  • Annulment — court ruling marriage was invalid.
  • No-fault Divorce — ends marriage without proving wrongdoing.

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