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Glossary of Family Law Terms
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Service of Process:
Formal notice from the Court to the defendant that
orders him or her to appear in court to answer
plaintiff's allegations.
Sole Custody:
One parent has the complete physical and legal custody
of the children.
Spouse: Husband
or wife.
Subpoena: A
document issued by the court or an attorney requiring
someone to appear in court or at deposition. Duces
Tecum: A request to bring documents.
Supervised
Visitation: Visitation by a parent with his child
while another adult (other than the custodial parent)
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