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;matrimonial home:In family law, the dwelling occupied by a family as their primary residence. See "family property" and "real property." | ;matrimonial home:In family law, the dwelling occupied by a family as their primary residence. See "family property" and "real property." | ||
;mediation:A dispute resolution process in which a specially-trained neutral person facilitates discussions between the parties to a legal dispute and helps them reach a compromise settling the dispute. See "alternative dispute resolution" and "family law mediator." | ;mediation:A dispute resolution process in which a specially-trained neutral person facilitates discussions between the parties to a legal dispute and helps them reach a compromise settling the dispute. See "alternative dispute resolution" and "family law mediator." | ||
;mediation-arbitration:(AKA med-arb) A dispute resolution process where the parties sign an agreement committing to a | ;mediation-arbitration:(AKA med-arb) A dispute resolution process where the parties sign an agreement committing to a process that begins as mediation, but can turn into an arbitration process if the parties can't settle their issues. A mediation-arbitration agreement dictates when the mediator has the power to resolve a stalemate by imposing a decision, like an arbitrator would. | ||
;memorandum of understanding:A document setting out the essential terms of a settlement reached between two or more people resolving a legal dispute, often used as a guide to the more complete terms of a final agreement or final order to be made with the consent of the signatories. See "consent order" and "family law agreements." | ;memorandum of understanding:A document setting out the essential terms of a settlement reached between two or more people resolving a legal dispute, often used as a guide to the more complete terms of a final agreement or final order to be made with the consent of the signatories. See "consent order" and "family law agreements." | ||
;minor:A person who is younger than the legal age of majority, 19 in British Columbia. Not to be confused with "miner." See "age of majority." | ;minor:A person who is younger than the legal age of majority, 19 in British Columbia. Not to be confused with "miner." See "age of majority." | ||