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Alternative Dispute Resolution

Posted on June 15th, 2018
A method to resolve disagreements without the direct intervention of the court. See Arbitration, Conciliation, Mediation.…

Alimony

Posted on June 15th, 2018
See spousal support.…

Aid to Families with Dependant Children

Posted on June 15th, 2018
A program of public assistance to families, administered in Michigan by the Family Independence Agency. Replaced by in Michigan by the Financial Independence Program (FIP), also called Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) by the federal government.…

Affidavit

Posted on June 15th, 2018
A written statement of fact that is verified by oath or affirmation.…

Adoption

Posted on June 15th, 2018
The act by which a person takes the child of another into his or her own family and makes the child, for all legal purposes, his or her own child.…

Adjudication

Posted on June 15th, 2018
A final judicial determination by the giving of a judgment or a decree in a civil case.…

Adjournment

Posted on June 15th, 2018
The postponing or putting off of a case or session of court until another time or place.…

ADC or AFIC

Posted on June 15th, 2018
Abbreviation for Aid to Families with Dependant Children. Replaced by Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) or Financial Independence Program (FIP).…

Abatement

Posted on June 15th, 2018
To reduce, diminish or temporarily suspend.…
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