Family Law Term

Venue

Definition

The specific court location where a case is heard, typically in the county where the child resides or where the parties last lived together.

Related terms

Supervised Visitation
Parenting time that must occur in the presence of a court-approved supervisor, either at a supervised visitation center or with an approved individual. Ordered when there are safety concerns.
UCCJEA
Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act: determines which state has jurisdiction over custody disputes when parents live in different states. The child's "home state" (where they've lived for 6+ months) has priority.
Wage Garnishment
A court-ordered deduction from a parent's paycheck to pay child support or alimony. Sent directly from the employer to the custodial parent or state disbursement unit.
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