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Definition of terms commonly associated with divorce and family law in the UK
Affidavit – .. formal declaration oath before the court
Additional Relief – financial orders that a court can do as well as a requirement for divorce . Apply to England and Wales, additional financial relief is claimed came from a spouse through the courts when requesting a divorce
CAFCASS -. Children and Family Court Advisory and support services. A meeting with CAFCASS officer will be ordered if the application to the court is made for any order affecting the child, such as contact or residence
Civil Partnership – Civil Partnership Act 2004 means that same sex couples can now file their cooperation and have rights and responsibilities similar to marriage
Clean Break -. only one that describes financial measures between husband and wife. There can be no subsequent claim for maintenance if circumstances change
reconciliation – .. A type of mediation that takes place in court and help couples to sort out arrangements for their children
Contact – the arrangements for child or children to visit a parent who no longer lives with them after the divorce has taken place. Contact can also be indirect contact such as phone calls and letters
Cross-prayer -. A situation where the arguments put forward as a reason for divorce differences between the petitioner and the respondent
Decree Absolute – said command Nisi and final order issued by the court bringing the marriage to an end
Directive Nisi -. an interim order issued by the court. Command Nisi is the first stage of the divorce and shows that the court is satisfied that the grounds for divorce has been confirmed
Disclosure -. In providing the court the full financial details of personal income, assets and liabilities
orders -. court require or prevent the person from taking action. Sanctions are usually put in place for people not to follow the order of
Joint Tenancy -. A picture of a jointly owned home or other assets. When two or more persons own the property as joint tenants and one owner dies, the owner automatically takes ownership of the deceased owners share
Maintenance -. Money spouse pays to the other for continued financial support. Mediation – a process that a neutral third party assists those involved in a divorce to reach an amicable agreement
Job Order – a court confirm or deny the right of a person to occupy the property. The occupation is possible to exclude spouses from home or a certain part of
Pension Sharing -. The division of pension between two couples
Petition – document request for a divorce
Petitioner – a person who starts the divorce proceedings by filing a divorce in court
marriage contract – a formal written the contract concluded with them before marriage set out how the assets will be divided in cases of divorce. Also known as a prenuptial agreement
Residence Order -. A court order that says where and with whom the child will live after the divorce of their parents
Separation deal -. Written agreement presented Couples recording financial agreement they have reached. A separation agreement in principle upheld by the court, but it may be set aside if there has been a significant change in the situation of one person
Statement of arrangements for children -. Sets out proposed arrangements for children after the divorce. The form is sent to the court along with divorce
Subject – .. So to prevent the Court from knowing about any previous negotiations between a divorcing couple that does not lead to an agreement
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