A Glossary of Important Words

When you’re in Family Court, you might hear a lot of new words. This glossary will help you understand what they mean. 

Some words are about people you might meet, like judges and lawyers. Others explain the kinds of cases that happen in Family Court, like custody or child protection. There are also words about your rights, court rules, and what happens if a child needs help or gets into trouble. 

You don’t have to remember everything! If you ever hear a word in court that you don’t understand, you can always ask your lawyer (Attorney for the Child) or social worker to explain. 

This page is under construction. In the meanwhile, please visit Family Legal Care which also has an ABCs of Family Court!