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Today's Terms
Legal Separation
Definition:
A court order arranging the terms (custody, support, etc.) under which a married couple will live separately. This addresses the same issues as divorce, but does not completely dissolve the marriage.
Domestic Violence Petition
Definition:
This form serves as your application for a protective order; after obtaining one from the courthouse clerk, completing and returning it, it will be reviewed by a judge.
Abandonment
Definition:
When a parent leaves a child without enough care, supervision, support, or parental contact for an excessive period of time.
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