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Glossary of divorce & family law terms
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Our glossary will help you to understand some of the key terms and phrases which might crop up in your legal case.

This guide is no replacement for top legal advice but will allow you to know more about the process and what it entails.

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Talaq

An Islamic divorce under sharia law. The validity of this to English law will depend on the circumstances.

Tenancy in common

A way of owning property in which each party has a discrete share, which they can deal with separately.

The EU Maintenance Regulation

A complex piece of European law which affects jurisdiction and variation in relation to maintenance, as well as the recognition and enforcement of maintenance orders.

Third party debt order

An order that someone who owes money to a judgment debtor pay it to their creditor instead. This can be used to have a debtor’s bank balances transferred to you.

Third party disclosure order in divorce cases

Information requested from someone other than the petitioner and respondent.

Tipstaff

An officer of the court who may, if ordered by the court, take people into custody for the breach of orders.

Top Up Maintenance

Where a paying partner earns more than the maximum amount covered by the Child Maintenance Service, the court can order them to pay additional maintenance for the child.

Trial

Same as a final hearing.

Trust

An arrangement where a trustee holds property on behalf of the beneficiary.

Trustee

A person charged with looking after property on behalf of the beneficiary.

Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act (TOLATA)

A statute which allows the court to determine the beneficial owners of properties. Often used in cohabitee disuptes, or in matrimonial proceedings where there is a dispute about who owns property.

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