Family law is an area of the law that deals with family-related issues and domestic relations including the nature of marriage, civil unions, and domestic partnerships; issues arising during marriage, including spousal abuse, legitimacy, adoption, surrogacy, child abuse, and child abduction; the termination of the relationship and ancillary matters including divorce, annulment, property settlements, alimony, and parental responsibility orders (in the United States, child custody and visitation, child support and alimony awards).
Avondale is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA. According to 2008 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 81,299. Avondale is the home of Phoenix International Raceway, a famous auto racing facility. Westview High School, La Joya Community High School, and Agua Fria High School are large high schools in Avondale.