| Sometimes, all that legal mumbo-jumbo can be so | | | | information the supplements their lawsuit. |
| confusing. But as long as you know the basics, you'll | | | | JURISDICTION--the authority of the court over the |
| easily be able to understand anything that you read | | | | defendant in the lawsuit. |
| that comes from the courts, and knowledge is | | | | RECONSIDERATION--this is essentially a new trial |
| definitely power when you're dealing with your | | | | that can be started due to an error or belief of error |
| ex-wife and her attorney. | | | | by the judge in the previous, original divorce court |
| DISSOLUTION--essentially, "divorce." Dissolution of | | | | trial. |
| marriage is typically how you seen this word used. | | | | ARBITRATION--someone else that makes decisions |
| MAINTENANCE--this is typically more popularly known | | | | regarding the case before and outside of the |
| as alimony. This is typically used to help the ex-wife | | | | courtroom. This is typically a lot less costly than |
| get on her feet after the divorce, and can | | | | taking the case in front of a jury or judge. |
| supplement her own income. | | | | MEDIATION--an agreed-upon process in which you |
| PLAINTIFF--the person who filed and began the initial | | | | will come together and negotiate certain terms of |
| divorce proceedings. | | | | the divorce well before the issue goes into court. |
| DEFENDANT--otherwise known as the respondent, | | | | This can also be done and agreed upon, or even |
| and the person who received the suit from the | | | | enforced, by a judge. |
| plaintiff. | | | | By knowing these terms, you will have an advantage |
| COMPLAINT--initial statement that is sent to the | | | | over your ex-wife, especially if she is going through |
| court by the plaintiff stating the issues at hand and | | | | the divorce Pro Se as well! |