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Glossary of Family Law Terms
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Pendente Lite: Latin for "while litigation is going
on."
Petition: A formal request that the court take some
action; a complaint.
Plaintiff: The party bringing the case against another.
Property Division: The distribution of property
accumulated by spouses as a result of their joint efforts
during the marriage. Sometimes referred to as a
"property settlement."
PRO SE: On one’s own behalf; not using an attorney. |
