Noun 1. A judicial decision after consideration; a judicial sentence Verb 1. To give … See more

Generally, in a civil lawsuit, one party, known as the “plaintiff” claims that another party, the “defendant,” has wronged them in some way. In this case, the plaintiff asks a judge or jur… See more

Not all awards by the court mean a defendant has done something wrong, as many civil cases involve an award of child custody and support. When a couple separates … See more

During a divorce the court is often asked to make a determination as to how the marital property is to be divided between the parties. After considering the nature of the marital ass… See more

In most states, if there is a wide gulf in the financial means of each party to a divorce, the higher earning spouse will be ordered to pay spousal support, also known as “alimony,” t… See more