JOURNAL ARTICLE

Family Law Quarterly Charts/2024 Updates: Family Law in the Fifty States, D.C., and Puerto Rico.

  • Published In: Family Law Quarterly, 2025, v. 58, n. 4. P. 279 1 of 2

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

The article provides a comprehensive overview of family law statutes across the United States, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, as of December 31, 2024. It features detailed charts on various topics such as divorce and alimony, child custody, nonparent custody and visitation, child representation in abuse and neglect proceedings, property division, child support, parentage, and domestic violence civil protective orders. Each chart outlines specific legal criteria, statutory provisions, and recent amendments relevant to family law, serving as a resource for practitioners, researchers, and policymakers. The information is not intended as legal advice, emphasizing the complexity and variability of family law across different jurisdictions. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Family Law Quarterly. 2025/07, Vol. 58, Issue 4, p279
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0014-729X
  • Accession Number:188034442
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