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Family law glossary - M

Maintenance

A sum of money awarded by the court to be paid by one spouse to another upon divorce. Also known as ‘periodical payments’.  

Matrimonial home

The house in which a husband and wife live together as a married couple.

Mediation

A process of resolving disputes between parties with the assistance of an independent third party (mediator). The aim is to assist the parties in finding a mutually acceptable resolution. If mediation is unsuccessful, court proceedings can be initiated. 

Mortgage

A loan of money advanced to purchase a property. The mortgage is security for the loan that a lender makes to the borrower.

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Family reorder

  • Victoria Gethin
  • Rachel Benett
  • Emma Roberts​​
  • Tim Galbraith
  • ​​Gwyneth John​
  • Jackie Price
  • Nicola Clayton
  • Bethany Corday​​
  • Amy Jones
  • Victoria Melluish
  • Lauren Day
  • Kath Geere​​
  • Catherine Gaskell​
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  • Jack Chapman
  • Benjamin Armstrong​
  • Nicola Horrocks
  • Catherine Hill
  • Claire Pilling
  • Meerab Mazhar
  • Sally Smith
  • Jessica Macaulay