Family Law Term

Hearing

Definition

A court proceeding where both parties present arguments and evidence to a judge. Can be a motion hearing, a plenary hearing (mini-trial), or a final hearing.

Related terms

Forensic Evaluation
A court-ordered psychological evaluation of one or both parents and/or children. Conducted by a licensed forensic psychologist. Results are presented to the judge.
GAL (Guardian Ad Litem)
A person (usually an attorney) appointed by the court to represent the best interests of a child during custody proceedings. Interviews the child and makes recommendations.
Imputation of Income
When a court assigns a higher income to a parent who is voluntarily unemployed or underemployed for child support calculations. Based on education, work history, and job market.
Interrogatories
Written questions sent to the other party during discovery that must be answered under oath within a specific timeframe. Used to gather facts about finances, lifestyle, and parenting.
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