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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non-custodial parent

Personal life; Divorce

The parent who does not have primary custody, also sometimes called the possessory conservator.

no-fault divorce

Personal life; Divorce

A divorce in which neither party has been accused of or found guilty of any misconduct.

motions

Personal life; Divorce

Written or verbal appeals to the court for some sort of temporary relief, such as maintenance, child support, attorney's fees, etc.

motion to modify

Personal life; Divorce

A motion put before the court requesting that changes be made in physical or legal custody, or in child support payments, thus modifying the existing arrangement.

A non-adversarial process in which two or more parties work through discussion and compromise toward agreement with the aid of a neutral party, or Mediator. In Divorce Mediation, the Mediator works ...