Glossary of Family Law Terms

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Service of Process: Providing a formal notice to the defendant that orders him or her to appear in court to answer plaintiff’s allegations.

Sole Custody: One parent has the complete physical and legal custody of the children.

Spouse: Husband or wife.

Subpoena: A form issued by the court requiring someone to appear in court and/or bring documents. (Also referred to as a "Summons.")

Supervised Visitation: Visitation by a parent with his child while another adult (other than the custodial parent) is present.