Most people have heard the term parental alienation syndrome however, that is the wrong terminology as it is often framed as a condition or syndrome and it is now recognised that ‘parental alienation syndrome’ has no evidential basis and the...
Dependant
A person who depends on another person for support, e.g. for financial support.
Directions
Instructions given by a judge as to what steps should be taken in a case.
Disclosure
Parties in financial proceedings must disclose (show to the other party) any documents they intend to rely on to support their case.
The legal end of a marriage.
Divorce petition
An application to court for the legal ending of a marriage.
