Glossary

A promise made by an individual in the court of law stating that they are telling the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

An injunction to be excluded from the property in which you both live. The court will decide who will be allowed to stay in the home or any part of the home.

This is an offer made by one party is divorce proceedings to bring proceedings to an end. The offer can be an open offer so that it can be discussed and brought up in any court hearing. The offer can also be a 'without prejudice' offer which means that it can only be brought up in court at a FDR hearing and no other hearing.

This is when the court will deal with a case application or matter without a court hearing.

An open court is where a case is being heard and dealt with where the public and the press can attend and report on. All family cases in the UK are NOT heard in an open court.

This is a court order stating that a certain property or asset is to be sold and the proceeds to be distributed as per the court order specifies.

This term is used to describe the fact that all court cases have to dealt with fairly, cost effectively and efficiently.