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A list of family law terminology to help better understand what lawyers are talking about and some of the specific terms used. This glossary provides general information only. Professional advice should always be taken and we cannot accept any liability for reliance on it.
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Bills
One of the array of words that is used loosely in a number of different ways concerning lawyers’ charging, e.g. “I bill at £x per hour”, “my bills total £y” or more technically “this is an interim bill” (the right is reserved to re-charge the work for the period of the bill at a different rate should circumstances dictate) or “this is a final bill” (it may not be the last bill but the amounts for that period will not be altered later).
Brussels II
An EU Regulation in force from 1 March 2001 which harmonised all divorce jurisdiction across Europe. But crucially introduced a EU wide law that the first spouse to issue a divorce petition in a country secures forum (below) for that spouse, which can be greatly to the disadvantage of the other spouse. Where a couple have a connection with two or more EU countries, very urgent advice is needed about where to issue - and quickly. See my Fact sheet.
