Glossary of Family Law Terms

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Marital Property: Marital property is defined as all assets acquired during the marriage. All marital property is subject to fair distribution between the marital partners. Assets owed at the time of the marriage, or assets inherited during the marriage, are not considered to be marital property. 

Minor: Someone under the age of majority. 

Motion: An application to the court requesting an order or rule in favor of the applicant.