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Personal life

Related to the major events through the course of an individual's life.

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plaintiff

Personal life; Divorce

The spouse who files for divorce. In divorce cases and other family court matters, this person is often referred to as the “petitioner”.

physical custody

Personal life; Divorce

The right to have your child reside in your home on a day-to-day basis.

petitioner

Personal life; Divorce

The spouse who files for divorce, also known as the “plaintiff”.

petition for dissolution

Personal life; Divorce

The wording used in some states for the legal Petition for Divorce.

pdl motion

Personal life; Divorce

Pen dente lite (Latin), or pending in the litigation. Any motion filed before the Petition is presented in court. Cannot be filed until at least 30 days after the Respondent is ...

order

Personal life; Divorce

A legal document containing the court’s ruling on a particular set of issues.

non-marital property

Personal life; Divorce

Property that was not acquired during the marriage such as property owned by one spouse prior to the marriage. In many states, non-marital property can also refer to inheritances, ...

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