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Trial by Jury
This is where the case is decided by a jury of one’s peers. Juries are generally seated for criminal and…
Trial
A court hearing in which evidence and testimony are taken, and the Court makes a ruling on the issues presented…
Tracing
A process by which a party shows the judge exactly what transactions in a commingled fund were made by community…
Transmutation
This is when a person’s sole and separate property becomes community property either by agreement of the spouses or by…
Title IV-D
A reference to Title IV-D of Social Security Act, which triggers specialized child support proceedings when the child is on…
Third-Party Rights
This is the ability of a non-parent to request legal decision-making, placement, or visitation of/with a child. Despite the term…
Third Party
A non-parent who requests to have legal decision-making, placement, or visitation with a child.
Therapeutic Interventionist (TI)
A psychologist who is appointed by the court to help children reunite with a parent.
Testimony
The sworn statements of a witness made at a trial or deposition.
Temporary Orders Hearing
A trial held to determine what orders will be in place while the case is pending.
Temporary Orders
Orders the court puts in place while the parties go through discovery and disclosure on the case. The orders are…
