Family Law is a very broad area of law which includes the following areas:

1. DIVORCE
2. CHILD CUSTODY DISPUTES

Also included in the category of family law are the following:

• Contempt actions for failure to pay child support or comply with a judge's written order.
• Modification actions where one party has experienced a change in circumstances justifying a change in the original agreement.
• Legitimation actions, child support defense, and name changes are also included in the realm of family law.