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).
Perks is an unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Illinois, United States. Perks is 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Ullin. Perks has a post office with ZIP code 62973. Perks was originally known as Stringtown The community has only one grocery store and gas station, Caspers Store. Local attractions include the Cache River State Natural Area. Perks has fewer than 100 people, many of which are farmers or longtime residents of the community.