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Personal life

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

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ex-parte

Personal life; Divorce

On or from one side or party only, sometimes used in reference to the absence of the opposing party.

equitable distribution

Personal life; Divorce

A fair distribution of property in a divorce proceeding as determined by the judge, the parties or both.

emancipation

Personal life; Divorce

The point at which children become financially independent, or reach the age of 18 or 21, depending on the wording of a state's laws.

docket

Personal life; Divorce

The court's calendar schedule.

divorce

Personal life; Divorce

Formal ending of a marriage through legal means while both parties are still alive.

dissolution

Personal life; Divorce

Meaning to end or dissolve. Often used interchangeably with the word “divorce” as in “dissolution of marriage”.

discovery

Personal life; Divorce

Pretrial disclosure of pertinent facts and documents, including financial figures, by one or both parties.

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