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Divorce Dictionary

Term	Definition
Warning Notice	Notice attached to all Child Arrangements Orders that breach of the order will result in a range of sanctions.
Wasted Costs Order	Order that a litigant’s costs be paid by their legal representative.
Welfare Checklist	The matters to be considered when a court determines any question relating to a child's upbringing or property.
Welfare Officer	CAFCASS officer who has been asked to produce a welfare report.
Welfare Principle	Over-ruling principle of the Children Act 1989 that in any proceedings involving a child's upbringing or property the child’s welfare shall be the court’s paramount consideration.
Welfare Report	Section 7 Report.
Without Notice	Also referred to as an application not on notice, an application made without giving the other side notice or the opportunity to oppose.
Without Prejudice	Protective wording on an offer of settlement to ensure that if refused it will not be shown to the Court and prejudice proceedings.
Witness	Person who gives evidence by witness statement to support the argument of a party or who attends court to speak on their behalf.
Writ	Court’s written command that someone act or refrain from acting in a particular way.
Wrongful Removal	Removal of a child from the jurisdiction without legal authority or observation of correct legal process.