Glossary Terms Archive

Subpoena

The method of requiring a witness to appear and give testimony or provide records; also refers to the written notice that the witness is required to provide testimony or records at a certain date, time, and

Oct 20

Summons

The official notice that informs a defendant that he or she is being sued and is required to appear to answer the allegations made against him or

Oct 20

Temporary hearing

In South Carolina Family Court, this is a hearing during which evidence (in the form of affidavits) is reviewed by a judge before making decisions on the pendente lite issues in the

Oct 20

Transcript

A written copy of proceedings before a

Oct 20

Transmutation

The process through which formerly non-marital property can become marital property, based on the intent of the parties to a

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