Dictionary of Terms - Disputes About Children
Short dictionary of most common terms and abbreviations in children proceedings
Contributed by Hebe Thorne of Burges Salmon
Most people never expect to find themselves in court, particularly involving their children. But when entering court proceedings about children, most people will benefit from learning some of the language routinely used.
Most people never expect to find themselves in court, particularly involving their children. But when entering court proceedings about children, most people will benefit from learning some of the language routinely used. Here is a short dictionary of some of the most common terms and acronyms (so abbreviations) you may come across in the courtroom, court documents and in barristers’/lawyers’ documents, and what they might mean.
Dictionary of Terms
There are many more terms and legal provisions of relevance in proceedings about children. The list above is not comprehensive but a short introduction. Specialist, regulated legal advice is strongly recommended.