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Today's Terms
Buccal Swab
Definition:
A recognized form of genetic testing used to determine paternity, which involves a q-tip type instrument for collecting saliva from individuals submitting to testing.
Temporary alimony
Definition:
A type of alimony payment that is made to one spouse pending separation or divorce proceedings.
Age of Majority
Definition:
Attained upon one's eighteenth birthday. However, a child support order will remain in effect beyond attainment of eighteen as long as the child continuously attends an accredited high school on a full time basis, the child is determined to be mentally or physically disabled by the court, or both parents have agreed to continue support after the age of 18 and it is incorporated in a divorce decree.
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