FAQ Category: Divorce Terminology

What is an Amicus Attorney?

An amicus attorney is a lawyer appointed by the court to provide information to the [...]
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What is an Attorney Ad Litem?

An attorney ad litem is a lawyer appointed by the court to represent your child. [...]
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What is a Prove-Up Hearing?

A prove-up hearing occurs in front of a judge at an uncontested divorce proceeding. Both [...]
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What Is Mediation?

Not all divorces and family disputes go through contested litigation in a courtroom. It is [...]
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What Is A QRDO?

A QRDO is a Qualified Domestic Relations Order. This is a court order that tells [...]
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What Are Temporary Orders?

Temporary orders are made by a judge to prohibit or enforce certain actions until a divorce [...]
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Who is the Petitioner and who is the Respondent?

In Texas divorce cases, one spouse is the petitioner, and the other is the respondent. [...]
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What is a “No-Fault” Divorce?

In a “no-fault” divorce, neither spouse has to prove that the other spouse did something [...]
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What is Temporary Spousal Support?

It is temporary financial support given by one spouse to the other while the divorce [...]
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What is a Prenuptial Agreement?

A prenuptial agreement is a ‘before-marriage contract or agreement’ that is signed by both partners [...]
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