r/FamilyLaw is a subreddit with 68k members. The community frequently discusses custody, child support, divorce, abuse, and relocation, and the most common flair used is texas, california , washington, new jersey, and north carolina.
A place to ask simple legal questions related to family law, an area of the law that deals with family matters and domestic relations.
Advice here is for informational purposes only and should not be considered final or official advice.
See a local attorney for the best answer to your questions.
Popular Topics in r/FamilyLaw
#1
Custody
89 posts
#2
Child Support
55 posts
#3
Divorce
44 posts
#4
Abuse
19 posts
#5
Relocation
16 posts
#6
Struggling
14 posts
#7
Court Procedures
13 posts
#8
Legal Advice
12 posts
#9
Court
12 posts
#10
Child Custody
12 posts
Flair Used in r/FamilyLaw
#1
Texas
: "Non custodial parent filed to have me and the child moved."
12 posts
#2
California
: "Can a stepparent file for custody?"
11 posts
#3
Washington
: "Idk what is normal communication w/my attorney"
6 posts
#4
New Jersey
: "Joint legal custody when the other parent is barely involved — is this common?"
4 posts
#5
North Carolina
: "What are my emergency options right now? Raleigh NC US"
4 posts
#6
New York
: "hiring new attorney before pre-trial"
4 posts
#7
Georgia
: "[GA] - How would 50/50 custody realistically work in my situation?"
3 posts
#8
Missouri
: "How did you present evidence to the GAL?"
3 posts
#9
Pennsylvania
: "Exwife called FBI/ICE and gave false statements about a friend's legal status while they are in a heavy custody dispute."
3 posts
#10
Michigan
: "Lost in no-contact situation."
3 posts
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Last updated: October 1, 2026