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;ab Initio:A Latin phrase meaning "from the beginning." A marriage which is unlawful is | ;ab Initio:A Latin phrase meaning "from the beginning." A marriage which is unlawful is void ''ab initio'', as if it never happened. | ||
;abduction:The taking of a person by force or fraud. In family law, also the taking of a child contrary to a court order or without the other parent's permission. In certain circumstances, this may be a criminal offence. | ;abduction:The taking of a person by force or fraud. In family law, also the taking of a child contrary to a court order or without the other parent's permission. In certain circumstances, this may be a criminal offence. | ||
;access:A parent's time with his or her children following the breakdown of the parents' relationship. Access usually refers to the visits of a child with the parent who doesn't have the child's primary residence. See "Custody," "Guardianship" and "Primary Residence." | ;access:A parent's time with his or her children following the breakdown of the parents' relationship. Access usually refers to the visits of a child with the parent who doesn't have the child's primary residence. See "Custody," "Guardianship" and "Primary Residence." | ||
;account:In law, a lawyer's bill to his or her client. Also, a statement of one person's view of events. | ;account:In law, a lawyer's bill to his or her client. Also, a statement of one person's view of events. |