Divorce and family law
Xydhias Agreement
An agreement in relation to financial matters reached during the course of negotiations, which cannot be reneged upon.
Undertaking
A promise to the court to do, or not to do something which is enforceable by way of a fine or ultimately a committal to prison.
Trial
A hearing in court where parties and witnesses give evidence, are cross examined, and the judge or District Judge makes a decision.
TOLATA
Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 which governs claims over property ownership
The Family Court
A Court of Law that deals with cases involving Family Law such as divorce and arrangements for looking after children after divorce.
Spouse
Your husband or your wife.
Spousal Maintenance
A regular payment of money paid by one spouse or former spouse to the other following the breakdown of marriage. Payments can be ordered by the Court and such payments can be paid for a definite term or under a joint lives order. The joint lives order comes to an end on either the recipients remarriage, the death of either party or further order.
Silver Splitters
The term used to describe couples who divorce or separate later in life.