Someone who obtains legal authority to act for someone who has lost capacity, either for property and financial affairs or health and welfare. The potential deputy applies to the Court of Protection for a deputyship order to do this.

Case management orders issued by the employment tribunal, detailing set dates on which both parties must complete certain key tasks.

It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against an employee on the grounds that they have a disability by either treating them less favourably than they otherwise would (e.g. by demoting or dismissing them) or by failing to make reasonable adjustments.

Payments made on your behalf e.g. search fees.

If an employer is concerned or unhappy about an employee’s work, they may look to take disciplinary action against them. Examples of why an employer may be concerned or unhappy include the standard of work or behaviour at work. They may also be concerned about the level of absence from work.

Disclosure is the process following separation or in court proceedings for financial provision where each party provides complete and up to date information about his or her financial position.

A legal process which ends your civil partnership.

Usually either a senior solicitor, or barrister, who has been evaluated by the Judicial Appointments Commission as not only having sufficient technical expertise, but an ability to deliver fairness with a degree of professional integrity. Most issues relating to a divorce eg. financial issues and children, are decided by a District Judge if there is a dispute although Magistrates can also deal with issues concerning children.

A legal process which ends your marriage.

Cruelty or violence suffered within the home environment, generally over a period of time.

Terrorist acts committed in the person’s own country.

The person who creates a Power of Attorney and chooses attorneys to act on their behalf at some point.

This is the process by which a person who wishes to bring a claim must first contact ACAS to give brief details. An ACAS officer will speak to both parties with a view to reaching a settlement. If this is not possible within a certain timeframe, a certificate is provided which then allows the person (Claimant) to issue the claim .

An earmarking order is an option for splitting up pension rights on divorce or judicial separation. It means that a proportion of the pension is specified (earmarked) to go to the spouse usually on retirement. It is an option rarely exercised since pension share orders became available in December 2000.

The right of a person over another person’s piece of land (e.g. right of way).

Abbreviation for Employment Appeal Tribunal. The EAT is the court where any appeals from the employment tribunal are heard.

Having the right to do or obtain something, satisfying the relevant conditions.

The main forum in which employment disputes are heard. They consist of 3 members (a qualified judge and 2 lay members) and hear and decide cases, mostly in public although some are heard in private. Sometimes a judge will sit alone to decide preliminary issues.