Divorce

Divorce

The final termination of a marriage by canceling all legal duties and responsibilities of the marriage and dissolving matrimony bonds between the parties.

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contest

Personal life; Divorce

A means of disagreeing on a particular issue. For example, if your spouse requests sole custody of your children and you don’t agree, you can “contest” the custody request.

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child support

Personal life; Divorce

A set amount of money paid by the non-custodial parent to help support their children after a divorce. The money is paid through a state agency to the custodial parent unt.

chart child support method

Personal life; Divorce

Method used in some legal jurisdictions to establish a base for determining child support. Takes into account the gross incomes of both parents, less special adjustments (such as support paid for ...

change of venue

Personal life; Divorce

Change of judge or location.

at-fault divorce

Personal life; Divorce

A type of divorce where one spouse alleges improper behavior by the other in the hopes to gain favorable property distribution and/or alimony award in the divorce.

arbitration

Personal life; Divorce

A method of alternative dispute resolution in which a neutral third-party is employed to help spouses settle divorce-related issues such as property distribution, spousal support and custody issues. ...