The Decree Absolute on Divorce is now known as the Final Order. The decree absolute was the final application in divorce proceedings, leaving you free to marry again, if you wished.

A schedule listing the documents which set out the history of ownership of a property.

To treat someone with cruelty or violence, whether physical or sexual.

The person who carries out the cruelty or violence.

Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service; which offers a conciliation service for employment disputes.

If you issue proceedings, you will receive an acknowledgement of claim confirming that your claim has been accepted by the tribunal.

Postponing a fixed hearing date.

The person who administers someone’s estate where they died without a will.

An executor or administrator must deal with a deceased person's assets, ensure the deceased's debts are paid and distribute the estate to the beneficiaries – this is ‘administering’ the estate.

A road maintained by a local authority.

The amount of a mortgage loan on a property.

A lawyer, either a solicitor or barrister, who speaks on your behalf in court.

A document being a written statement including an oath either sworn on the Bible, Koran or other religious book, or Affirmed.

Unfavourable treatment on the grounds of someone’s age; or a provision or practice which disadvantages a particular person because of their age and which would tend to disadvantage others in that particular age group.

Are often awarded by the tribunal in discrimination cases, where it can be shown that the discriminatory behaviour has been particularly offensive.

The person who makes an application either in relation to children matters, financial matters or injunction proceedings.

An application is made to the CICA when you wish to ask for a review of a previous decision which has been made.

Intentional or recklessly causing harm to another person.

A formal document required to transfer ownership of property to a person entitled to it following the death of the owner.

These are anything of value that you own eg property or investments.

A person appointed by someone to act for them either now or in the future, either if they have capacity or if they do not. This is usually under a General, Enduring or Lasting Power of Attorney.

The compensation awarded by the CICA.

As it is an offence for a bankrupt to obtain credit, if a mortgage is involved, an appropriate search is made against the names of the buyer by the buyer’s solicitors.

A lawyer who is a specialist in advocacy, who may represent you in court if there is a dispute about money or children. The barrister will also provide you with specialist advice in relation to legal aspects of your case.