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bigamy

Legal services; Family & divorce

The crime of being married to two or more persons at the same time is called as bigamy in family law.

e-marriage

Legal services; Family & divorce

An e-marriage is a marriage that is officiated by means of an online communication tool, so the couple can be at one site with the officiator at another. E-marriages have also been used as a way ...

caveat

Legal services; Family & divorce

When submitted to the registrar, a caveat prevents parties from taking legal action against the submitter without first notifying the submitter.

co-respondent

Legal services; Family & divorce

co-respondent -in divorce claims, the third party of committing adultery

decree absolute

Legal services; Family & divorce

A final, binding order from court, e.g. to dissolve a marriage.

guardian

Legal services; Family & divorce

An adult (not a parent) who is legally responsible for the interests of a child or mentally disabled adut.

alimony

Legal services; Family & divorce

Money paid by one spouse to another after divorce.

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