Categories of Private Law
Contract Law When contractual obligations are not fulfilled.
Family Law Regulates marriage/divorce, adoption, custody, alimony, child support payments, etc.
Property Law Regulates the area of buying and selling land, houses, buildings etc. Also regulates renting and leasing property.
Wills and Estate Law Regulates what happens to a person’s estate (property) when they die. A website describing estate law and estate lawyers
Labour and Employment Law Regulates the area of working conditions, unions, minimum wage, workplace safety, etc.
Icy steps causing a fall/injury… Medical malpractice suits… Tort Law Damages arising outside of a contract Damages arising from assault…