Glossary of Legal Terms G-J
Definition of legal divorce terms and words G-J.
Garnishmet of Wages Defined
Garnishment is done by a court order to a third party, usually an employer, requiring the employee’s wages be automatically deducted from a paycheck and paid to another party, usually the ex wife or husband.
Garnishment is done by a court order to a third party, usually an employer, requiring the employee’s wages be automatically deducted from a paycheck and paid to another party, usually the ex wife or husband.
Grounds For Divorce Defined
Each state’s divorce laws set forth certain behaviors that constitutes a legal reason for divorce.
Each state’s divorce laws set forth certain behaviors that constitutes a legal reason for divorce.
Guardian Ad Litem Defined
The Guardian Ad Litem, for the purpose of pending litigation puts themselves in the shoes of a legally incompetent person.
The Guardian Ad Litem, for the purpose of pending litigation puts themselves in the shoes of a legally incompetent person.
Injunctions
An injunction is a court order prohibiting certain activity.
An injunction is a court order prohibiting certain activity.
Innocent Spouse Rule
Section 434(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code protects an “innocent spouse” from tax liability if certain conditions are met
Section 434(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code protects an “innocent spouse” from tax liability if certain conditions are met
Interlocutory Judgment
The initial judgment of divorce. When courts grant divorces, their judgments are not final until the expiration of a statutory “waiting period” known as the interlocutory or nisi period.
The initial judgment of divorce. When courts grant divorces, their judgments are not final until the expiration of a statutory “waiting period” known as the interlocutory or nisi period.
Joint Marital Property Defined
Joint marital property is property held in the name of both spouses.
Joint marital property is property held in the name of both spouses.
Jurisdiction Defined
A court has jurisdiction if it has the legal right to hear your case and issue enforceable orders or judgments.
A court has jurisdiction if it has the legal right to hear your case and issue enforceable orders or judgments.