Direct examination
This is where a party asks questions of a witness they called to the stand. Direct examination is almost always…
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Discovery
Following Rule 51, this is the formal process of acquiring information that you need to put on your case. This…
Disclosure
Following Rule 49, this is when you provide documents, evidence, and information regarding your case to the other side. Any…
Devise
An inheritance received through a will. Property acquired this way during the marriage is an exception to community property laws…
Descent
An inheritance received through intestacy, i.e., through the estate of someone who died without a will. Property acquired this way…
Deposition
This is where a party is able to ask the other party, another witness (with leave of court), or a…
Department
As referenced in A.R.S. § 25-500(5), “Department,” when used in the child support laws, refers to the Arizona Department of…
Default
When a party does not file an Answer, the other party can file an Application and Motion for Default and…
Declaratory Judgment
A ruling issued by the Court, upon a party’s request, to determine the rights and obligations of the parties under…
Debt distribution plan
A plan for how the community debts will be paid and who will pay them. Under A.R.S. § 25-318(J), upon…
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