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Personal life
Related to the major events through the course of an individual's life.
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alternative dispute resolution
Personal life; Divorce
A variety of alternative methods of resolving disputes regarding property division, alimony and the like. Examples include mediation and arbitration.
alimony pendente
Personal life; Divorce
Spousal support to be paid by one marital partner to the other during the pre-trial period of separation.
adultery
Personal life; Divorce
This term refers to sexual intercourse by a married person outside of the marriage. It is commonly used as grounds for divorce, especially in “at-fault” divorce cases and ...
affidavit
Personal life; Divorce
Sworn statement in writing, usually made under oath or on affirmation before a magistrate or officer (often a notary public).
alimony
Personal life; Divorce
Also called maintenance or support. A set amount of money paid from one divorced spouse to another to help the lesser-earning spouse maintain a certain standard of living. Alimony ...
abandonment
Personal life; Divorce
This term is applied when one married spouse leaves the marital home. In some areas this may be grounds for divorce or may reflect adversely upon the spouse who moves.
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