Difference between revisions of "Terminology"
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;maintenance:In family law, usually refers to payments made by one party to the other to defray that person's daily living expenses or for the living expenses of the a child. also known as support. | ;maintenance:In family law, usually refers to payments made by one party to the other to defray that person's daily living expenses or for the living expenses of the a child. also known as support. | ||
;marriage:A legal and emotional relationship between two people, solemnized by a religious functionary or marriage commissioner, giving rise to certain mutual rights, benefits and obligations. | ;marriage:A legal and emotional relationship between two people, solemnized by a religious functionary or marriage commissioner, giving rise to certain mutual rights, benefits and obligations. | ||
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;master:A provincially-appointed judicial officer with the limited authority deal with certain issues and certain court processes, including interim applications. | ;master:A provincially-appointed judicial officer with the limited authority deal with certain issues and certain court processes, including interim applications. | ||
;material:In law, relevant, important. A "material fact" is a fact relevant to a claim. | ;material:In law, relevant, important. A "material fact" is a fact relevant to a claim. | ||
;matrimonial home:In family law, the dwelling occupied by a family as their home. | ;matrimonial home:In family law, the dwelling occupied by a family as their home. | ||
;mediation:A dispute resolution process in which a third party with special training, a mediator, helps the parties to a dispute find a resolution to that dispute. | ;mediation:A dispute resolution process in which a third party with special training, a mediator, helps the parties to a dispute find a resolution to that dispute. |