Family Law Glossary
Family Law Terms -P-
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Pendente lite: Latin for "while litigation is going on."
Petition: A formal request that the court take some action; a complaint.
Plaintiff: The party bringing the case against another.
Property division: The distribution of property accumulated by spouses as a result of their joint efforts during the marriage. Sometimes referred to as a "property settlement."
Pro se: On one’s own behalf; not using an attorney.
