Family Laws

Family Laws give the guideline how to divide the family property.

Family Laws encompass the broad set of rules that are in practice regarding family matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance etc.,
There are some legally enforceable rights and duties that arise when one gives legal validation to the status of interpersonal relationships.
Family law acts as agents of social change and may succeed in improving the status of individuals in society.
There are five Family Laws in India – Hindu law, which governs all Hindus as also Buddhists, Jains and Sikhs; Muslim law for the Muslims; Christian law for the Christians; Parsi law for the Parsis and a secular law i.e. the Special Marriage Act.
Family law is a legal practice area that focuses on issues involving family relationships such as marriage, adoption, divorce and child custody, among others.
Family Laws are defined in the constitution but States have the right to re-define laws to some extent.