Divorce terms starting with S

7 terms

1. Separation see "limited divorce."
2. Service See Services
3. Settlement conference A settlement conference is a meeting at which the parties and their lawyers attempt to settle the case before trial.
4. Sole custody a form of child custody that grants one parent the right to legal and physical custody.
5. Stipulation An agreement between the parties to settle all or part of the case without further hearings. The stipulation must be approved by the Court.
6. Subpoena A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
7. Supervised visitation a form of visitation in which an adult supervisor must be present when the child is visiting with the non-custodial parent.