Both marriage and divorce are major categories of family law. A knowledge of state law is particularly critical in this area, as all states have passed laws regulating the formation and dissolution of recognized unions. Federal law can also play a role, however. In 2015, the historic Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges [PDF] ruled that bans on same-sex marriage were unconstitutional, and same-sex couples are now allowed to marry anywhere in the United States.
This section offers basic resources for anyone looking for more information on marriage, divorce, or family law in general.
Resources on this topic are presented in three sections:
