Separation Agreement :Separation Agreement. N. A written agreement between a husband and wife who have separated and intend to divorce, arranging for division of property, custody of children, alimony, child support, and any other necessary matters. separation of powers. N. The division of the U.S. government and many state governments into three branches
Visitation Rights :Visitation Rights.. N. Rights granted to divorced parents without custody to visit their children, and occasionally granted to grandparents as well.
Custody, Joint :Custody, Joint. N. Custody in which both parents share responsibility for caring for and raising a child.
Custody Of Children :Custody Of Children. N. The daily nurture and control of a child, usually awarded to one parent in a case of divorce or separation.
Family Court :Family Court. N. A court with jurisdiction over matters related to families and children, including child abuse and neglect, support and custody, paternity, and juvenile delinquency. FAQ. ABBRV. Frequently asked questions.
Gun Control Law :Gun Control Law. N. A law regulating the sale, possession, and use of guns and firearms. habeas corpus. N. (Latin) You have the body; a writ that institutes a court proceeding to determine whether a criminal defendant has been lawfully imprisoned, or to test the constitutionality of a conviction; also used in [...]
Child Support :Child Support. N. Financial contributions that a parent must make toward the upbringing of a child, usually paid by the parent who does not keep custody of the child after a divorce.
insanity n. (in criminal law) A defect of reason, arising from mental disease, that is
severe enough to prevent a defendant from knowing what he did (or what he did
was wrong). A person accused of a crime is presumed sane and therefore responsible
for his acts, but he can rebut this presumption and escape a conviction if [...]
Accident Law
Auto Accident, Boating Accidents, Bus & Train Accident, Construction Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Slips & Falls, Wrongful Death, Amusement Park – Playground Accidents, Bike Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Swimming Pool Accidents, Truck & SUV Accidents
Bankruptcy Law
Business Bankruptcy, Chapter 11, Consumer Bankruptcy, Chapter 7, Chapter 13, Collections, Credit Problems, Creditor Rights
Business Law
Franchise Law, Starting a [...]