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;corollary relief:In court proceeding for divorce, this term refers to all relief claimed apart from the divorce order itself. For example, in a court proceeding for divorce and custody, the claim for custody is corollary relief. See "action" and "relief." | ;corollary relief:In court proceeding for divorce, this term refers to all relief claimed apart from the divorce order itself. For example, in a court proceeding for divorce and custody, the claim for custody is corollary relief. See "action" and "relief." | ||
;corporal punishment:In family law, the physical punishment of a child by a parent, guardian, or other authorized person. Corporal punishment is permitted under the ''Criminal Code'', but only to a limited extent and only by certain persons, including parents and teachers. | ;corporal punishment:In family law, the physical punishment of a child by a parent, guardian, or other authorized person. Corporal punishment is permitted under the ''Criminal Code'', but only to a limited extent and only by certain persons, including parents and teachers. | ||
;costs:A calculation of the allowable legal expenses of a party to a court proceeding, as determined by the Supreme Court Family Rules. The party who is most successful in a court proceeding is usually awarded their | ;costs:A calculation of the allowable legal expenses of a party to a court proceeding, as determined by the Supreme Court Family Rules. The party who is most successful in a court proceeding is usually awarded their "costs" of the proceeding. See "account, "bill of costs," "certificate of costs," and "lawyer's fees." | ||
;counsel:A lawyer; a barrister and solicitor. The advice given by a lawyer to his or her client. | ;counsel:A lawyer; a barrister and solicitor. The advice given by a lawyer to his or her client. | ||
;Counterclaim: A legal document required by the Supreme Court Family Rules in which a respondent sets out a claim for a specific remedy or relief against a claimant. See "Notice of Family Claim" and "Response to Family Claim." | ;Counterclaim: A legal document required by the Supreme Court Family Rules in which a respondent sets out a claim for a specific remedy or relief against a claimant. See "Notice of Family Claim" and "Response to Family Claim." | ||
