In general, a separation is the termination of any contractual relationship (e.g., a contract for employment).
In family law, a separation is a situation in which spouses live apart from each other because of a judicial...
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separation agreement
A separation agreement is a voluntary agreement between spouses, made during divorce proceedings or formal separation, that may govern issues such as property division, alimony, maintenance, child support, and child custody.
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serious health condition
Under the Family Medical Leave Act, a serious health condition is defined as an overnight hospitalization (including prenatal care), including the period of incapacity or subsequent treatment in connection with the overnight care.
...shared custody
Shared custody refers to the joint exercise of rights, privileges, and responsibilities by divorced or separated parents with regards to their child or children. Shared legal custody does not equate to joint physical custody. See also: joint...
Sherman v. Sherman, 330 N.J. Super. 638 (Ch.Div. 1999)
Sherman v. Sherman, 330 N.J. Super. 638 (Ch.Div. 1999), is a case regarding who controls the disposition of a corpse, with the court applying state legislation instead of common law principles on disposition.
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sole custody
Sole custody is an arrangement where - after the separation or divorce of a minor child’s parents - only one parent has physical custody and/or legal custody. Physical custody determines who lives with and cares for the child. Legal custody...
solemnization of marriage
Solemnization is the formal requirement of the performance of a marriage ceremony, and the professional class that may marry a couple. Who may perform such a ceremony varies depending on the particular laws of the state. For example, in one...
spousal communications privilege
Spousal communications privilege is a legal doctrine that protects the confidentiality of communications between spouses. This privilege ensures that one spouse cannot be compelled to testify against the other regarding private communications...
spousal privilege
Spousal privilege, also known as marital privilege and husband-wife privilege, includes two types of privileges: the spousal communications privilege and the spousal testimonial privilege.
The spousal communications...
spousal share
Spousal share (also called forced, elective, or statutory share) refers to the amount state laws entitle a spouse to after their spouse passes regardless of what is in a will. Spousal shares prevent spouses from changing the amount through a...