Family Law encompasses domestic issues from divorce to child custody disputes, generally the aim of the law is to protect each individual¡¯s rights within the context of family. For instance, the law will address how property is divided and determine what is in the best interest of a child when parents separate. Family-related legal issues can also apply to non-married couples,non-married children, and other domestic partnerships wherein a legal relationship is established. Domestic violence is another aspect of family law, it can have very serious impacts on a victim or victims, but can also subsequently affect other family-related issues such as divorce or child custody, for this reason it will often fall under the umbrella of family law. However, given the violence involved, it can also be considered a criminal offense and thus a matter of criminal law ...practice detail items: