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Family law
Law that deals with family-related issues such as spousal abuse, legitimacy, adoption, surrogacy, child abuse, and child abduction.
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witness
Legal services; Family law
A person called by a party to speak in court, under oath about what he or she knows or has observed that is relevant to the case.
custody investigator
Legal services; Family law
A court appointed expert who is educated, experienced and trained in child development and the effects of divorce or separation on children. The custody investigator assesses a family and recommends ...
alimony
Legal services; Family law
Money paid by a divorced husband or wife to the ex-spouse for personal support. This is also called spousal support, and is only awarded under certain circumstances.
power-of-attorney
Legal services; Family law
A power-of-attorney is a trusted person you have authorized in a special way to handle selected business or personal affairs for you.
shared physical custody
Legal services; Family law
The technical term for when the children live(s) with each parent at least 30% of the year. In other words, if the children live(s) with each parent for at least 110 overnights, the technical term is ...
brief
Legal services; Family law
A written summary or statement explaining a particular issue to the judge. In family law cases, this would generally be done as part of a motion or opposition. The "brief" would be your affidavit and ...
