Adoption (child) — overview, types, process and social aspects Adoption Adoption is the legal and social process by which an adult becomes the permanent parent of a child. This article explains forms of adoption, common legal steps, history, and social…
Affinity (kinship by marriage) Affinity Affinity is a kinship connection created by marriage that links one spouse to the relatives of the other; it differs from blood kinship and has legal and social consequences varyin…
Child support: purpose, mechanics, enforcement, and key distinctions Child support Child support is periodic financial assistance paid by one parent to benefit a child after separation. This article explains who pays, how amounts are set, enforcement, modificatio…
