Family law in the UK encompasses a comprehensive legal framework governing various aspects of familial relationships. It addresses matters such as marriage, divorce, child custody, adoption, domestic violence, and financial settlements. Under family law, procedures and regulations are established for formalizing marriages and civil partnerships, as well as for the dissolution of these unions through divorce or separation. Courts aim to prioritize the best interests of children in custody and access arrangements, while also ensuring appropriate financial support through child maintenance payments. Legal protections are provided for victims of domestic violence through non-molestation orders and occupation orders.

Additionally, family law addresses issues related to cohabitation, property rights, surrogacy, and international aspects such as child abduction and jurisdictional disputes. These laws are primarily governed by statutes like the Family Law Act 1996, the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, and the Children Act 1989, alongside case law and legal precedents that shape interpretations and applications of these statutes.