Divorce Dictionary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Emergency Protection Order (EPO) | Order made if the Court is satisfied that not removing the child to local authority accommodation or not keeping him there will cause him significant harm. |
| Equality of Arms | Principle in human rights law which ensures a party can present a case with being at a disadvantage vis-à-vis his opponent. |
| European Convention on Human Rights | International treaty of 18 articles to protect human rights. |
| Evidence | Proof a litigant must provide to support his position. |
| Ex Parte (Latin: “by a party”) | Hearing at which only one party is present. |
| Examination | Questioning of a party’s witness. |
| Exhibit | Document attached to an affidavit. |
| Expert Witness | Authority in a particular field who can provide the court with scientific or technical information outside the experience and knowledge of the judge. |
| Extempore (Latin: “out of the moment”) | Judgment delivered by the judge on the day. |
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