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Glossary of Family Law Terms
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Garnishment: A proceeding whereby a debtor’s
money, or other property, which is under the control of
another is given to a third person to whom the debtor owes a
debt. In family law this often applies to child support or
alimony. One spouse may have their wages garnished to assure
that a debt to the other spouse is paid.
Grounds: Acceptable reasons for seeking a
particular result. In North Carolina, there are only two
grounds for divorce available: a one-year separation and
incurable insanity. The grounds for a legal separation are:
(1) abandonment (2) adultery (3) alcoholism and/or drug
addiction (4) cruel and inhuman treatment (5) personal
indignities rendering life burdensome and intolerable and
(6) turning a spouse out-of-doors. You should contact an
attorney in your state to determine your state's definition. |
