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;separation:In family law, the decision of one or both parties to terminate a married or unmarried relationship; the act of one person leaving the family home to live somewhere else with the intention of terminating the relationship. There is no such thing as a "legal separation". In general, one separates by simply moving out, however it is possible be separated but still live under the same roof. See "divorce, grounds of". | ;separation:In family law, the decision of one or both parties to terminate a married or unmarried relationship; the act of one person leaving the family home to live somewhere else with the intention of terminating the relationship. There is no such thing as a "legal separation". In general, one separates by simply moving out, however it is possible be separated but still live under the same roof. See "divorce, grounds of". | ||
;separation agreement:A contract intended to resolve all or some of the issues outstanding following the breakdown of a relationship and intended to guide the parties in their dealings with one another thereafter. A typical separation agreement is signed following a settlement reached through negotiations and deals with issues including guardianship, parenting arrangements, contact, support, the division of property and the division of debt. See "family law agreements". | ;separation agreement:A contract intended to resolve all or some of the issues outstanding following the breakdown of a relationship and intended to guide the parties in their dealings with one another thereafter. A typical separation agreement is signed following a settlement reached through negotiations and deals with issues including guardianship, parenting arrangements, contact, support, the division of property and the division of debt. See "family law agreements". | ||
;service, affidavit of:A legal document required by the rules of court in which a person who | ;service, affidavit of:A legal document required by the rules of court in which a person who has personally served someone describes the circumstances in which the person was served. This may be essential to prove personal service, particularly if the serving party intends to seek a default judgment, as is usually the case in a desk order divorce. See "default judgment" and "personal service". | ||
;service, substituted:Personal service performed in a way other than required by the rules of court, as may be authorized by the court. If a respondent cannot be served for some reason, such as if he or she is hiding or refusing service, the court may permit a claimant to serve the other party "substitutionally" by means including an ad in the legal notices section of a newspaper's classified ads or posting the document in the court registry. See "personal service". | ;service, substituted:Personal service performed in a way other than required by the rules of court, as may be authorized by the court. If a respondent cannot be served for some reason, such as if he or she is hiding or refusing service, the court may permit a claimant to serve the other party "substitutionally" by means including an ad in the legal notices section of a newspaper's classified ads or posting the document in the court registry. See "personal service". | ||
;service ''ex juris'':Service of legal documents on someone living outside of British Columbia as may be permitted by the rules of court. See "personal service". | ;service ''ex juris'':Service of legal documents on someone living outside of British Columbia as may be permitted by the rules of court. See "personal service". | ||
