A family law attorney primarily deals with family-related issues, as well as domestic relations. The majority of family law attorneys place their focus on representing clients in situations of divorce, and the issues related to divorce, such as: the division of marital property, alimony, and child custody and support. In addition, family law attorneys draft prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and litigate related matters. In domestic violence situations, family law attorneys represent victims or perpetrators in civil protection order proceedings and defend clients accused of domestic violence in said criminal proceedings. Some other areas of family law include: adoption, guardianship, juvenile delinquency, and child abuse and neglect situations.