Family Law Term

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate)

Definition

A trained volunteer appointed by the court to advocate for a child's best interests, often in abuse or neglect cases.

Related terms

Best Interests of the Child
The legal standard courts use when making custody and visitation decisions. Factors include stability, parental fitness, child's wishes (if old enough), safety, and each parent's willingness to foster the other's relationship.
Case Information Statement (CIS)
A detailed financial disclosure required in NJ divorce cases. Lists income, expenses, assets, debts, and lifestyle. Both parties must file one.
Change of Venue
A request to move a case from one court location to another, usually because the child has moved to a different county or state.
Complaint
The initial legal document that starts a court case. In family court, this could be a Complaint for Divorce, Complaint for Custody, or Complaint for Support.
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