Affidavit
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An affidavit (also called an affirmation) is a document signed by a litigant (a person involved in a case, like a parent) or the litigant’s attorney that tells the court why they want something to happen.
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For example, if a person files a motion for something to happen, they have to submit an affidavit, or affirmation, telling the court why they want the motion to happen.
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Affidavit
A document signed by a litigant (a person involved in a case) or the litigant’s attorney that tells the court why they want something to happen.