The family formed when an individual marries or lives common-law, and has children/or adopts children of his or her own refers to

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The family formed when an individual marries or lives common-law, and has children/or adopts children of his or her own is referred to as a family of procreation. This is because it is a family that is created through the individual's own procreation, as opposed to a family of orientation which refers to the family that the individual is born into, or a family of origin which refers to the individual's ancestral family. The term "nuclear family" can also refer to this type of family, but it is a more general term that can also include families without children. An extended family refers to a family that includes multiple generations or other relatives beyond the immediate family.

The Family Formed When an Individual Marries or Lives Common-Law