Cohabitation Agreement: is a legal agreement reached between a couple who have chosen to live together (whether they are heterosexual or of the same sex), governing the couples' finances and the care of any children during the cohabitation and following the termination of the relationship.
Decree: an Order of the Court in proceedings commenced by petitioner.
Decree Absolute: a final certificate resulting from an application, dissolving a marriage.
Decree Nisi: an Order for divorce unless cause to the contrary is show within a set period.
Divorce: The legal dissolution of a marriage.
Parental Responsibility: the rights, duties, powers, authority and obligations a parent has for their child.
Partnership Disputes: disagreements concerning the running of a business partnership.
Pre-Nuptial Agreement: a written contract between two people who are about to marry, governing finances and the care of any children during the marriage and potential division if the marriage is later dissolved.
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