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).
Pearl City is a village in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 780 at the 2000 census. The Pearl City "Wolves" and EPC "Wildcats" are the local school sports teams. Pearl City is home to three churches, Zion Community, St. John's Lutheran, and Pearl City Methodist. There are two local 4-H clubs, The Pearl City Hornets, and the Pearl Valley Rangers. Civic organizations include The American Legion and Lions Club. The town also holds an annual "Homecoming" celebration, parade, fireworks, and dinner.