Family law glossary - J

Joint tenancy

Two or more people having identical shares in land. If one tenant dies the entire property passes to the survivor regardless of the terms of any will.

Joint and several liability

Where two or more people share responsibility for repaying a debt they are responsible both individually and as a group, irrespective of their proportion of the debt.

Judge

An officer appointed to administer the law and who has authority to hear and try cases in a Court of law.

Judgment

The decision or sentence issued by a Court in legal proceedings.

Judicial Review

The High Court reviews decisions of inferior (lower) Courts, public bodies and other bodies to ensure that the decision making process has been lawful.

Jurisdiction

The area and matters over which a Court has legal authority.

loading staff

4.5out of 10

Trustpilot logo4.5 score on Trustpilot Based on count 1365

We're Great

It is our business to deliver legal services that work for our clients, and you can trust our specialists to take care of things on your behalf.

Our Trustpilot reviews

What is a section 20 agreement and should I sign one?

Section 20 agreements allow the local authority to remove a child and place them in foster care without the need for a court order. Whether or not to enter into a section 20 agreement is a voluntary decision made by the parents with the local authority....

Twitter block 1 tweet

SolicitorsLLP

Family solicitors brace for rise in exes battling over their children getting COVID-19 vaccination

With COVID-19 vaccinations set to be offered to 12- to 15-yeard old’s, family solicitors from a leading UK law firm are anticipating a surge in divorced and separated parents disagreeing on vaccinating their children. “This is...

Family reorder

Victoria Gethin
Karen Atkins
Gwyneth John
Amanda Rimmer
Lauren Day
Tim Galbraith
Kath Geere
Jackie Price
Rachel Benett
Nicola Clayton
Catherine Gaskell
Emma Roberts
Laura Simmons
Lorraine Baldwin
Bethany Corday
Lauren Evans
Hanna Fayle
Amy Jones
Victoria Melluish
Joanna Souter
Hannah Mallin
Claire Pilling
Jessica Macaulay