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;''ab initio'':A Latin phrase meaning "from the beginning." A marriage which is unlawful is void ''ab initio'', as if it never happened. | |||
;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 permission of a guardian. 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 permission of a guardian. In certain circumstances, this may be a criminal offence. | ||
;access:Under the ''Divorce Act'', the schedule of a parent's time with his or her children under an order or agreement. Access usually refers to the schedule of the parent with the least time with the child. See "custody". | ;access:Under the ''Divorce Act'', the schedule of a parent's time with his or her children under an order or agreement. Access usually refers to the schedule of the parent with the least time with the child. See "custody". | ||