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A quick definition of domestic relations:

Domestic relations refers to the laws that govern relationships within a family or household. This includes things like divorce, child custody, child support, and domestic abuse. Family courts, also known as domestic courts, handle these types of cases. The court's ability to hear these cases depends on the laws in each state.

A more thorough explanation:

Domestic relations refers to the area of law that deals with family matters and relationships within a household. This includes relationships between spouses, parents and children, and legal guardians and wards. Family courts, also known as domestic courts, are specialized courts that handle cases related to family law.

  • Divorce: When a married couple decides to end their marriage, they must go through the legal process of divorce. This involves dividing property, determining child custody and support, and possibly awarding alimony.
  • Child Custody: When parents separate or divorce, they may need to establish a custody arrangement for their children. This can involve determining where the child will live, who will make decisions about their upbringing, and how much time each parent will spend with the child.
  • Domestic Abuse: When one family member is physically or emotionally abusive to another, it is considered domestic abuse. This can include spousal abuse, child abuse, or elder abuse.
  • Child Support: When parents separate or divorce, the non-custodial parent may be required to pay child support to the custodial parent. This is intended to help cover the costs of raising the child.

These examples illustrate how domestic relations law covers a wide range of issues related to family relationships. Family courts are responsible for handling these matters and ensuring that the best interests of all parties involved are taken into account.

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is he fr trolling? i think he posted on the reddit as well
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Saw the Reddit post, they’re certainly having a normal one
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what tier soft do you guys think a felony is?
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21:56
Depends on the felony
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21:56
Arson has to be up there
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arson gotta be T2
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21:58
What about white collar crime
babybunny
21:58
felony embezzlement is t3 at best
KnowledgeableRitzyWasp
21:58
Really I thought it would be higher because it shows you function welll in a corporate environment
not well enough to not get caught
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21:59
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babybunny
21:59
just not that impressive to me i feel like everyone and their mother has committed felony embezzlement these days
confessing to a crime you werent caught for in your PS has to be a t2
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22:01
Shows legal candor
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FELONY??
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22:09
We should do one for Ryan Reynolds but it’s actually just Deadpool
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I actually really appreciate being pegged as a Deadpool fan, that’s like an anti-c&f
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