Uncontested Divorce Glossary

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Abandonment: A ground for divorce. Abandonment occurs when the Defendant has left the Plaintiff continuously, for a period of one year or more, without the plaintiff's consent. 
 

Addendum: An attachment. 
 

Adultery: A ground for divorce. Adultery is any sexual act or deviate sexual act with a partner other than the spouse. 
 

Affidavit of Service: This document is completed by the person who has served either: (a) the Summons (Form UD-1a) and Verified Complaint (Form UD-2); or (b) the Summons with Notice (Form UD-1) for divorce on your spouse. It contains an oath that the papers were properly served. Once completed, the document is submitted with these papers. 
 

Ancillary Relief: Additional or supplemental relief such as custody, child support, etc.