Mediation
A common settlement method where the parties use a mediator, a neutral third party, to negotiate a settlement. Family law…
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Material Fact
A fact that helps prove or disprove one’s case. Think of “material” as meaning “relevant and important.” For example, if…
Material Evidence
Evidence that helps prove or disprove a fact that is consequential to the trial. In other words, it is evidence…
Material Change of Circumstance
A requirement, imposed by case law, that a parent trying to modify parenting time or legal decision-making must show that…
Material
As defined by Black’s Law Dictionary, “Having some logical connection with the consequential facts.” (Black’s 11th Ed., 2019). In essence,…
Marketability Discount
A business valuation method in which privately held shares are discounted because privately held shares of a business are much…
Market Capitalization
A business valuation method in which the number of outstanding shares are multiplied by the share price to determine the…
Marital Community
All property and debts the parties have acquired during the marriage. This includes houses, vehicles, bank accounts, businesses, retirement accounts,…
Mailing Certificate
This is usually found on the last page of any pleading notating who the document has been transmitted to and…
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