Summons

Summons

Written notice to appear in court either as a defendant or a witness.

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summons

Legal services; Family law

A legal notice that informs an individual that someone has brought a lawsuit against him or her. It includes the reasons for the suit, who the judge is and how long you have to ...

summons

Personal life; Divorce

Written notice to appear in court either as a defendant or a witness.

summons

Legal services; Courts

The legal document that notifies a defendant that he is being sued or charged in a legal action and that notifies him that he must respond or appear within a specific period of ...

summon

Video games; Role playing games

A skill performed by a character that brings a creature into the game world.

summons

Legal services; General law

A writ requiring a person to appear at court. Summons can be used for both defendants and witnesses.

summoner

Language; Dictionaries

One who summons; one who cites by authority; specifically, a petty officer formerly employed to summon persons to appear in court; an apparitor.

divorce ceremony

Personal life; Divorce

A formal ceremony to officially end a marriage by exchanging divorce vows and returning the wedding rings. As divorce becomes more common, a divorce ceremony can provide people ...

spousal support

Personal life; Divorce

Also called alimony and spousal maintenance, this term refers to money paid to one spouse by another to help the lesser-earning spouse maintain a certain standard of living. ...

waiver

Personal life; Divorce

The legal document with which one spouse relinquishes a known right, claim, or privilege.

visitation

Personal life; Divorce

The legal right of a non-custodial parent to see his or her child (children). Times designated by the court that a non-custodial parent can spend with his or her children. ...

uncontested

Personal life; Divorce

When all issues have been resolved in a manner acceptable to both parties, the divorce is said to be Uncontested.

temporary motions

Personal life; Divorce

See Motions and PDL Motion.

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