pendente lite, petition, plaintiff, property division, pro se
Glossary of Family Law Terms A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # Click on the first letter of the word from the list above to go to the appropriate section of the glossary. – P – 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 ones own behalf; not using an attorney. DISCLAIMER: The information contained within this site is of a general nature and is not meant to be a restatement of any rules of law. Your use of this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. You should hire an attorney to obtain legal advice for your specific case.
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