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Divorce and Legal Terms.

Ever get confused when you hear certain terms used in a divorce case and other areas of law? Or are you going through a divorce and want a clear mind on what terms the lawyers use?  Today I am going to give you a list of divorce terms and other legal sayings.  I hope these help you wither you are going through a divorce or someone you know is going through a difficult time in their life.  A divorce as I have said many times before is a stressful time for anybody, wither you want it or not, actually any legal matter at that.  So knowing some terms before you step into a divorce lawyers office can really help out.  A divorce lawyer when looking for one should always clear up anything you do not understand. Here are some terms used in a divorce and other areas of law. Absolute Divorce.  Absolute divorce means that it is the end of the divorce, everything is done and finalized.  The marriage is legally over for both parties. Action: we here that word a lot in life action, but what does it mean when referring to your divorce and other areas of law.  It is a proceeding or a lawsuit in a court of law. Agreement: this means both parties wither in a divorce or any other areas of law, have done a verbal and written resolution to any issues that were being disputed. Answer: this means that the person has had to have a *written* which is important, response of any complaints, petitions or motions, again this can be through your divorce or anything else you are going through legally. Alimony; this is a payment that is made to support one spouse by another after a divorce is finalized. Annulment:  this is for under a certain limited time: each state varies on when an annulment can take place and can not, if it has passed the time in your state then a divorce lawyer will be needed.  To annul though is to void a marriage. Appeal: this can be done for a divorce and in other areas of law, so what does appeal mean, means you do not agree with the decision made in court and you request that it is taken to a higher court to be reviewed. Alias Summons: this is when original papers are not served being in a divorce papers or other documents to a person. I hope these terms help you out when discussing your divorce or any other legal matter in your life. 

 

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