Family law is a specialized area of law that deals with family-related matters and domestic relations. Probably the most commonly recognized area within this group today is divorce litigation. Family law covers a wide variety of matters associated with marriage, civil unions and domestic partnerships, and issues such as child custody, visitation, child support, spousal support and property settlements. Annulments and legal separations; pre and postnuptial agreements; modifications; adoption proceedings and surrogacy; child abuse; paternity disputes; and termination of parental rights are all areas that fall within family law. This complex field has psychological, emotional, and financial aspects for the parties, requiring well-versed and knowledgeable family law attorneys who are experienced in handling the many issues that arise within this complicated arena.