NY Bar Exam · Family Law
Family Law for the New York Bar Exam
Marriage, divorce, and child custody
85+ Cards75 Topics63% Pass Rate
What You'll Study in Family Law
Divorce
Property Division
Maintenance
Child Custody
Child Support
Paternity
Adoption
Domestic Violence
Premarital Agreements
Annulment
Marriage Validity
Marriage Formalities
Separation
Separation Agreements
Custody Modification
Relocation
Custody
Custody & Family Offense
Custody Procedure
Visitation
Enforcement
Child Support—Advanced
Child Support—Income
Child Support—Imputation
Child Support—Add-ons
Child Support—Deviations
Child Support—Duration
Child Support—Modification
Child Support—Enforcement
Child Support—Multiple Families
Family Offense Proceedings
Orders of Protection
Guardianship
Child Welfare Overview
Abuse & Neglect
Abuse & Neglect Procedure
Child Welfare Procedure
Termination of Parental Rights
Parentage—Equitable Estoppel
Parentage—Assisted Reproduction
Parentage Procedure
Parentage—Presumptions
Jurisdiction
UCCJEA Custody Jurisdiction
UCCJEA Enforcement/Modification
UCCJEA Emergency
UIFSA Child Support
Divorce Procedure
Divorce—Fault Proof
Matrimonial Practice
Property—Dissipation
Property—Enhanced Earnings
Property—Retirement
Property—Separate vs Marital
Property—Marital Residence
Matrimonial Remedies
Property—Separate Property
Marital Agreements—Enforcement
Marital Agreements
Orders of Protection & Custody
Orders of Protection—Firearms
Third-Party Visitation
Third-Party Custody
Custody—Best Interests Factors
Custody Evidence
Enforcement—Contempt
UCCJEA Enforcement
Adoption—Consent
Adoption—Termination
Adoption—Stepparent
Name Change
ADR/Mediation
Child Support—Tax Issues
Child Support—College Expenses
Custody—Professional Responsibility
Sample Family Law Questions
1What is divorce in NY Domestic Relations Law?
2What is equitable distribution in NY?
3What is maintenance (alimony) in NY?
What You'll Master
Master marriage requirements, validity, and common-law marriage rules
Learn divorce grounds, property division, and spousal support standards
Memorize child custody factors and the best interests of the child standard
Understand child support calculation guidelines and modification rules
Nail adoption procedures, termination of parental rights, and paternity actions
85+
Flashcards
75
Topics
63%
Pass Rate
910+
Students
Family Law for New York Bar Exam FAQ
What Family Law topics are covered?
Our flashcards cover marriage formation and validity, premarital agreements, divorce and annulment, property division (equitable distribution), spousal support, child custody and visitation, child support, adoption, paternity, and domestic violence protections.
How do flashcards help with Family Law analysis?
Family Law questions require applying multi-factor tests such as the best interests of the child standard. Our flashcards drill each factor and standard so you can systematically analyze custody, support, and property division issues.
Are premarital agreement rules covered?
Yes. We cover the enforceability requirements for premarital agreements including voluntariness, full disclosure, and unconscionability, as well as the modern trend toward the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act.
Do you cover both fault and no-fault divorce?
Yes. Our flashcards explain both fault-based grounds (adultery, cruelty, abandonment) and no-fault divorce provisions, including how fault may affect property division and spousal support in some jurisdictions.
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