The ZMC icons for Family requests have been changed so as to be more recognizable, but it's still easy to accidentally click on them, especially if you're fast-clicking to clear gifts. As a result, many players are ending up in Families that they did not have any desire to actually join.
One of the more common questions I've been getting lately is "I didn't mean to join this family, how can I leave?"
Don't worry, it's actually very easy, although perhaps not obvious if you don't know what to look for.
In Mafia Wars, click on the My Mafia tab on the upper right of your Mafia Wars page. Then you will see the new Families tab; click that next.
Scroll down until you find yourself in the member list, and click the little red X.
You'll then get the message "You have left the family."
