Across
- 2. A legal plan that outlines who has custody and visitation rights
- 7. A specialized court that deals with cases involving family law issues
- 9. The right of a non-custodial parent or relative to visit a child
- 12. governs the rights, responsibilities, and legal duties between individuals who are connected by blood, marriage, or domestic partnerships
- 13. When a minor is legal freed from parental control
- 14. legal standards and services to ensure the safety and well-being of children
- 15. A temporary legal arrangement where a child is placed with a state-approved caregiver
- 16. Legal rights and responsibilities of a parent towards their child
- 18. A legal arragenment giving someone authority to care for a child or adult unable to care for themselves
- 20. Physical emotional, or physchological abuse within a family or intimate relationship
- 21. An arrangement where a woman carries and gives birth to a child for another person or couple
Down
- 1. The legal right to make decisions for a child and/or have them live with you
- 3. A legal process that declares a marriage invalid, as if it never happened
- 4. The legal process of becoming the permanent parent of a child who is not biologically yours
- 5. A contract made before marriage that outlines how property will be divided in case of divorce
- 6. A court-approved arrangement where a married couple lives apart remains legally married
- 8. A legally recognized union between two people, creating rights and responsibilities
- 10. Legal determination of a child's biological father
- 11. Payments made to a former spouse after separation or divorce
- 17. Money paid by one parent to another to help cover a child's expenses
- 19. The legal end or dissolution of a marriage
