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Pro se divorce
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Pro se divorceA divorce in which each spouse represents themselves in court without an attorney.
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Divorce
The divorce is the legal ending of a marriage. Divorcing refers to limited aspects: to get a judgment of divorce and to make arrangements for distribution of property, child custody and spousal support, in some cases. A divorce starts with a petition (complaint) made by spouse (petitioner) and ends with an order for divorce called judgment. The petition is a standard document for divorce that shows the facts and issues and what the petitioner wants. After being filed with the court, it is served on the other spouse to give notice that the divorce case has started. Then the other spouse (respondent) can file a response, if necessary, but within a stated time (30 days after the petition is served). If a response is filed, the divorce case is “contested” and if there is no response, the case is “uncontested”. The uncontested divorce is relatively simple: it consists in paperwork and red tape to judgment. Some couples might need working out a written marital settlement agreement. A petitioner’s appearance in court might be required, although many states have procedures that don’t require hearing. Contested divorce has many complicated steps, the presence of a lawyer being very helpful and efficient in saving time and emotional stress. A contested divorce can become uncontested if one spouse simply drops out of the contest or if the spouses reach an agreement. About 95% of all divorce cases are able to reach agreement and settle without the need to go to trial. Collaborative divorce involves two clients and two attorneys who work together to reach a settlement with best possible result for both parties after negotiations of financial issues and custody. The law is used to impose a decision only when there is a disagreement brought into court. When children are involved, the judge might take a look at the terms to make sure they are well supported and protected.
Each
Every one of the two or more composing the whole.
Spouse
Husband or wife.
Court
A body in government to which the administration of justice is delegated.
Without
Pleading. This word is adopted in formal traverses, and is a negative signifying "and not for;" accordingly the language of the elder entries sometimes is, It et nemy pur tiel cause.
Attorney
A graduate of an accredited law school and member in good standing of the Bar Association. Only attorneys can give legal advice.
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Pro and con
For and against. For example, affidavits are taken pro and con.
Pro bono
Provided for free. Pro bono publico means "for the public good."
Pro confesso
Chancery practice. For confessed.
Pro eo quod
Pleading. For this that. It is a phrase of affirmation, and is sufficiently direct and positive for introducing a material averment.
Pro forma
As a matter of form; in keeping with a form or practice. Something done pro forma may not be essential but it facilitates future dealings. For example, an invoice might be sent to a purchaser even before the goods are delivered as a matter of business practices.
Pro hac vice
(United Kingdom) For this occasion.
Pro indiviso
For an undivided part. The possession or occupation of lands or tenements belonging to two or mare persons, and consequently neither knows his several portion till divided:
Pro possessore
As a possessor. For example, a person may exercise certain rights over a thing not as owner but pro possessore: as a person who possesses, but does not own, the thing.
Pro querente
For the plaintiff; usually abbreviated, pro quer.
Pro rata
According to the rate, proportion or allowance. A creditor of an insolvent estate, is to be paid pro rata with creditors of the same class.
Pro re nata
For the occasion as it may arise.
Pro se
Latin: in one's personal behalf. Contrast with pro socio.
Pro socio
Latin: on behalf of a partner; not on one's personal behalf.
Pro tanto
For so much.
Pro tempore
(United Kingdom) For the time being.
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Pro possessore
As a possessor. For example, a person may exercise certain rights over a thing not as owner but pro possessore: as a person who possesses, but does not own, the thing.
Pro querente
For the plaintiff; usually abbreviated, pro quer.
Pro rata
According to the rate, proportion or allowance. A creditor of an insolvent estate, is to be paid pro rata with creditors of the same class.
Pro re nata
For the occasion as it may arise.
Pro se
Latin: in one's personal behalf. Contrast with pro socio.
Pro se divorce
Pro socio
Latin: on behalf of a partner; not on one's personal behalf.
Pro tanto
For so much.
Pro tempore
(United Kingdom) For the time being.
Proamita
Great paternal aunt; the sister of one's grandfather.
Proavus
Great grandfather. This term is employed in making genealogical tables.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Divorce
The divorce is the legal ending of a marriage. Divorcing refers to limited aspects: to get a judgment of divorce and to make arrangements for distribution of property, child custody and spousal support, in some cases. A divorce starts with a petition (complaint) made by spouse (petitioner) and ends with an order for divorce called judgment. The petition is a standard document for divorce that shows the facts and issues and what the petitioner wants. After being filed with the court, it is served on the other spouse to give notice that the divorce case has started. Then the other spouse (respondent) can file a response, if necessary, but within a stated time (30 days after the petition is served). If a response is filed, the divorce case is “contested” and if there is no response, the case is “uncontested”. The uncontested divorce is relatively simple: it consists in paperwork and red tape to judgment. Some couples might need working out a written marital settlement agreement. A petitioner’s appearance in court might be required, although many states have procedures that don’t require hearing. Contested divorce has many complicated steps, the presence of a lawyer being very helpful and efficient in saving time and emotional stress. A contested divorce can become uncontested if one spouse simply drops out of the contest or if the spouses reach an agreement. About 95% of all divorce cases are able to reach agreement and settle without the need to go to trial. Collaborative divorce involves two clients and two attorneys who work together to reach a settlement with best possible result for both parties after negotiations of financial issues and custody. The law is used to impose a decision only when there is a disagreement brought into court. When children are involved, the judge might take a look at the terms to make sure they are well supported and protected.
Each
Every one of the two or more composing the whole.
Spouse
Husband or wife.
Court
A body in government to which the administration of justice is delegated.
Without
Pleading. This word is adopted in formal traverses, and is a negative signifying "and not for;" accordingly the language of the elder entries sometimes is, It et nemy pur tiel cause.
Attorney
A graduate of an accredited law school and member in good standing of the Bar Association. Only attorneys can give legal advice.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Pro and con
For and against. For example, affidavits are taken pro and con.
Pro bono
Provided for free. Pro bono publico means "for the public good."
Pro confesso
Chancery practice. For confessed.
Pro eo quod
Pleading. For this that. It is a phrase of affirmation, and is sufficiently direct and positive for introducing a material averment.
Pro forma
As a matter of form; in keeping with a form or practice. Something done pro forma may not be essential but it facilitates future dealings. For example, an invoice might be sent to a purchaser even before the goods are delivered as a matter of business practices.
Pro hac vice
(United Kingdom) For this occasion.
Pro indiviso
For an undivided part. The possession or occupation of lands or tenements belonging to two or mare persons, and consequently neither knows his several portion till divided:
Pro possessore
As a possessor. For example, a person may exercise certain rights over a thing not as owner but pro possessore: as a person who possesses, but does not own, the thing.
Pro querente
For the plaintiff; usually abbreviated, pro quer.
Pro rata
According to the rate, proportion or allowance. A creditor of an insolvent estate, is to be paid pro rata with creditors of the same class.
Pro re nata
For the occasion as it may arise.
Pro se
Latin: in one's personal behalf. Contrast with pro socio.
Pro socio
Latin: on behalf of a partner; not on one's personal behalf.
Pro tanto
For so much.
Pro tempore
(United Kingdom) For the time being.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Pro possessore
As a possessor. For example, a person may exercise certain rights over a thing not as owner but pro possessore: as a person who possesses, but does not own, the thing.
Pro querente
For the plaintiff; usually abbreviated, pro quer.
Pro rata
According to the rate, proportion or allowance. A creditor of an insolvent estate, is to be paid pro rata with creditors of the same class.
Pro re nata
For the occasion as it may arise.
Pro se
Latin: in one's personal behalf. Contrast with pro socio.
Pro se divorce
Pro socio
Latin: on behalf of a partner; not on one's personal behalf.
Pro tanto
For so much.
Pro tempore
(United Kingdom) For the time being.
Proamita
Great paternal aunt; the sister of one's grandfather.
Proavus
Great grandfather. This term is employed in making genealogical tables.
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