Family Law Glossary for Fathers

Being involved in a family law proceeding like divorce, child custody, child support or others can be confusing and overwhelming for a father. Learning the definition of these legal terms will be helpful for fathers involved in such cases, and will help these dads communicate more effectively with their family law attorneys, judges, and others involved.

Alimony
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Annulment
Child Custody
Child Support
Community Property
Divorce
Ex Parte Order
Legal Separation
Mediation
Minor
No Fault Proceeding
Order to Show Cause
Parenting Plan
Paternity
Paternity Suit
Qualified Domestic Relations Order
Settlement Conference
Shared Custody
Sole Custody
Supervised Visitation
Ward of the Court