Jargon Buster
Jargon Buster
We understand that there are many terms used throughout this website that may be confusing. So we have put together this real money online roulette to help explain.
| Term | Definition |
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| Abduction |
unlawful kidnapping |
| Acknowledgment of Service |
a form that is completed by the respondent in the divorce process |
| Adoption order |
a court order giving the person adopting the child the parental rights and duties in relation to that child. |
| Adultery |
voluntary sexual intercourse between people of the opposite sex, one of whom is married to someone else. |
| Affidavit |
a statement of fact in writing made on oath and signed in the presence of a solicitor or other authorised person. |
| Ancillary |
in addition to |
| Ancillary relief application |
claims for maintenance, lump sum and adjustment of ownership of matrimonial home or other assets in divorce or judicial separation proceedings |
| Annuity |
a payment of a certain sum of money made every year |
| Arrangements for Children |
a form that needs to be completed with the divorce petition which sets out plans for the children?s future |
| Arrears |
payments which have not been made on the date they are due |
| Assets |
something of value |
| Assurance |
insurance on someone?s life |
| Beneficial interest |
a person who is entitled to a share of the property whether or not it is in their name is said to have a beneficial interest |
| Bequest |
a gift left under a will |
| CAFCASS |
The Child and Family Court Advisory and Support Service |
| Charge |
security taken to make sure someone pays a debt or performs a duty |
| Chattels |
personal possessions |
| Clean break |
a final financial settlement so that neither party is dependent on the other |
| Co-owners |
persons owning a property together |
| Co-respondent |
the person with whom the respondent is alleged to have committed adultery |
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