A child arrangements order (or CAO), is a legal order made by the family court that states where a child will live, and/ or, who a child can spend time with and for how long. What to do if your child’s parent breaches the child arrangements...
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.