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In family law cases, there is usually a local court order that sets out the rules of the case. Different courts have different names for it. Usually it is called the standing ...

default

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If the defendant does not answer the plaintiff's complaint, the plaintiff can finish the case without the defendant's participation by requesting the court to enter a default. ...

defined benefit plan

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This type of retirement plan is generally considered a “traditional” pension plan. It provides specific benefits (usually a specific dollar amount per month) to a participant at ...

annulment

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Issued by the courts to declare that a marriage was never valid.

under oath

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All people must swear or affirm to tell the truth if they want their statement or testimony to considered as evidence. All written statements must be submitted as affidavits to be ...

sexual assault

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These are crimes that qualify for a Sexual Assault Protective Order. You may be able to get a protective order if someone commits a crime involving a sexual act against you ...

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Ebola virus disease

Ebola virus disease is the name for the human virus infection and disease that is caused by any of four of the five known ebola viruses. These four ...