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{{JP Boyd on Family Law TOC}} This section offers my own plain-language definitions of common legal words and phrases. | {{JP Boyd on Family Law TOC}} This section offers my own plain-language definitions of common legal words and phrases. | ||
For more complete, more precise definitions you might want to have a look at ''Black's Law Dictionary'', an American reference book published by Thomson West, or at Barron's ''Canadian Law Dictionary''. Many public libraries will carry one or both of these dictionaries. The websites of the provincial [http://www.bclaws.ca/glossary.html Queen's Printer] and the [http://www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca/resources/definitions.php Legal Services Society] also feature helpful | For more complete, more precise definitions you might want to have a look at ''Black's Law Dictionary'', an American reference book published by Thomson West, or at Barron's ''Canadian Law Dictionary''. Many public libraries will carry one or both of these dictionaries. The websites of the provincial [http://www.bclaws.ca/glossary.html Queen's Printer] and the [http://www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca/resources/definitions.php Legal Services Society] also feature helpful definitions. | ||
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;net income:The remainder of a person’s annual income after the mandatory deductions have been paid, which may include CPP, EI, income taxes and union or professional dues. For self-employed persons, necessary and reasonable business and operating expenses may also be deducted to determine net income. | ;net income:The remainder of a person’s annual income after the mandatory deductions have been paid, which may include CPP, EI, income taxes and union or professional dues. For self-employed persons, necessary and reasonable business and operating expenses may also be deducted to determine net income. | ||
;nil:A short form of the Latin word ''nihil'' meaning "nothing"; usually used to indicate a zero value. See "null and void." | ;nil:A short form of the Latin word ''nihil'' meaning "nothing"; usually used to indicate a zero value. See "null and void." | ||
;''non compos mentis'':A Latin phrase meaning "not of sound | ;''non compos mentis'':A Latin phrase meaning "not of sound mind.” A legal disability arising from mental infirmity. See "disability." | ||
;notary public:A person authorized to administer affirmations and oaths, and to execute or certify documents. All lawyers are notaries public in addition to being barristers and solicitors. See "barrister and | ;notary public:A person authorized to administer affirmations and oaths, and to execute or certify documents. All lawyers are notaries public in addition to being barristers and solicitors. See "barrister and solicitor.” | ||
;Notice of Appeal:A legal document required by the rules of court which is used to give notice of a party's intention to appeal a decision. See "appeal" and "decision." | ;Notice of Appeal:A legal document required by the rules of court which is used to give notice of a party's intention to appeal a decision. See "appeal" and "decision." | ||
;Notice of Application:A legal document required by the Supreme Court Family Rules to bring an interim application, setting out the relief claimed by the applicant, the grounds on which that relief is claimed, and the date on which the application will be heard. See "applicant," "grounds," "interim application," and "relief." | ;Notice of Application:A legal document required by the Supreme Court Family Rules to bring an interim application, setting out the relief claimed by the applicant, the grounds on which that relief is claimed, and the date on which the application will be heard. See "applicant," "grounds," "interim application," and "relief." | ||
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;real property:A parcel of land and the buildings on that land. See "chattel," "ownership," and "possession." | ;real property:A parcel of land and the buildings on that land. See "chattel," "ownership," and "possession." | ||
;reapportion:In family law, the division of family property or family debt unequally between spouses. See "apportion," "family debt" and "family property." | ;reapportion:In family law, the division of family property or family debt unequally between spouses. See "apportion," "family debt," and "family property." | ||
;rebut:In law, to reply to an argument, a statement of fact or a legal presumption by presenting argument or evidence to the contrary, or evidence which tends to disturb a presumption. | ;rebut:In law, to reply to an argument, a statement of fact or a legal presumption by presenting argument or evidence to the contrary, or evidence which tends to disturb a presumption. | ||
;reconciliation:In family law, the resumption of cohabitation between married spouses or unmarried spouses with the intention of salvaging their relationship and making another go of it. See "separation." | ;reconciliation:In family law, the resumption of cohabitation between married spouses or unmarried spouses with the intention of salvaging their relationship and making another go of it. See "separation." | ||
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;Reply:A legal document required by the Provincial Court Family Rules to respond to a claim made in an applicant's Application to Obtain an Order. See "applicant," "Application to Obtain an Order," "claim," and "Counterclaim." | ;Reply:A legal document required by the Provincial Court Family Rules to respond to a claim made in an applicant's Application to Obtain an Order. See "applicant," "Application to Obtain an Order," "claim," and "Counterclaim." | ||
;representation:In contact law, a promise made by someone about a certain state of affairs, like "the plumbing was replaced last year." See "misrepresentation." | ;representation:In contact law, a promise made by someone about a certain state of affairs, like "the plumbing was replaced last year." See "misrepresentation." | ||
;rescind:To terminate or revoke a contract or agreement. See "contract" and "family | ;rescind:To terminate or revoke a contract or agreement. See "contract" and "family law agreements." | ||
;residence:The geographic place where a person permanently lives. This is different from a person's "domicile" in that a person's residence is more concrete and less changeable in nature. A person's residence can also have an impact on a court's authority to hear and decide a legal action. See "domicile" and "jurisdiction." | ;residence:The geographic place where a person permanently lives. This is different from a person's "domicile" in that a person's residence is more concrete and less changeable in nature. A person's residence can also have an impact on a court's authority to hear and decide a legal action. See "domicile" and "jurisdiction." | ||
;''res judicata'':A Latin phrase meaning "a thing decided." A final order, unlike an interim order, permanently concludes a legal dispute and usually a court proceeding, unless it is appealed. See "appeal" and "final order." | ;''res judicata'':A Latin phrase meaning "a thing decided." A final order, unlike an interim order, permanently concludes a legal dispute and usually a court proceeding, unless it is appealed. See "appeal" and "final order." | ||