Glossary

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.

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