Divorce is the legal dissolution of a marriage or a marital union by a family court. Divorce is more permanent than separation, and once it occurs, the marriage is officially over. A qualified attorney can help make the divorce process easier by accounting for marital assets, explaining property division, preparing divorce papers, negotiating a settlement and more.

Child support, also known as child maintenance, is ongoing, periodic legal payments made by one parent to another following the termination of a marriage or relationship. This amount varies based on the salary of both guardians or parents, the number of children, expenses, and special needs. Child custody is the legal right to keep and take care of a child. Usually, custody negotiations occur during separations and divorces.