Glossary
Alimony
What is Alimony?
Alimony, also known as spousal support or maintenance, is a financial provision granted to one spouse from the other after a divorce.
Annulment
What is an Annulment?
Annulment is a legal procedure that declares a marriage null and void. An annulment treats a marriage as if it never happened in the first place.
Child Support
What is Child Support?
Child support is a financial contribution made by a non-custodial parent, typically as part of a divorce or separation agreement, to assist with the cost of raising their child or children.
Child Support Enforcement
What is Child Support Enforcement?
Child Support Enforcement (CSE) is a program that ensures financial support for children. The federal Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) plays a critical role in this program.
Contested Divorce
What is Contested Divorce?
A contested divorce is a type of divorce where the spouses cannot come to an agreement on essential issues such as the division of property, child custody, and spousal support payments.
Custody
What is Custody?
Custody, in the context of family law, typically refers to the rights and duties a parent or guardian has towards their child.
Custody Hearing
What is a Custody Hearing?
A custody hearing is a formal legal procedure held in family court, aimed at resolving issues related to the custody of children.
Division of Debt
What is the Division of Debt?
Division of debt refers to the splitting of any outstanding debts between individuals who were in a marriage or domestic partnership and have decided to end their relationship.
Division of Property
What is the Division of Property?
The division of property is the legal process of distributing property and assets between separating spouses.
Divorce Court
What is a divorce court?
Learn how the legal process works to terminate a marriage and divide assets and debts.
Divorce Settlement Agreement
What is a divorce settlement agreement?
Uncover how this contract can impact your divorce proceedings.
Emergency Custody Hearing
What are emergency custody hearings?
Learn more about emergency custody hearings with Family Matters Law Group.
Equitable Division
What is an equitable division?
Learn about its principles, key components, benefits, and effects in divorce proceedings.
