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Handling Divorce and Matters of Child Custody

Marriage stands as one of the oldest and most universal of all societal institutions, and for much of history it had, and still has, the function of uniting a man and woman into a single household that can create a family. This is still true today, and some parts of the world have also recognized and legalized same-sex marriage. Same-sex couples are often known for adopting children into their household. Either way, it may also be noted that divorce, the legal end of a marriage, is also common today. Some divorce cases may be relatively simple and straightforward, and may not require the hiring of divorce lawyers, not child support lawyers. In messier divorces with many assets and under-18 children in the household, each spouse in a divorce is likely to hire child support lawyers and divorce attorneys to represent their interests, and some matters may be hotly contested i