Difference between revisions of "Terminology"

;Cross-Examination:The portion of a trial where a party asks questions of a witness presented by the other party to challenge his or her evidence and truthfulness. The questions asked of the witness must be relevant to the issues and may be "leading," that is, the question may suggest the answer.

;Custody:In family law, this term traditionally refers party with whom the child lives and at whose home the child eats and sleeps for the majority of the time. The concept of "primary residence" is overtaking this meaning of custody, particularly in circumstances where the parties share joint custody and joint guardianship of the children.

;Damages:An award of money payable by one party to the other, usually as compensation for loss or harm suffered as a result of the other party's actions or failures to act. In family law, damages may be awarded to remedy a tort claim or a breach of contract.

;Debt:A sum of money or an obligation owed by one person to another. A "debtor" is the person responsible for paying a debt. a "creditor" is the person to whom the money is owed.