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M N :: O :: P :: Q :: R :: S :: T :: U :: V :: W GGARNISHMENT - the method by which a debtor's property, usually wages, is taken to pay to a creditor by a court order. This term is frequently confused with Assignment which is a required support enforcement technique in which the support obligor assigns a portion of his or her wages to the other parent by operation of law. Payment is automatically deducted from the supporters paycheck and delivered to the spouse. GOOD CAUSE - a standard by which a recipient of welfare is excused from cooperating with the CSE agency because by doing so the recipient and the children could be in danger. A good cause finding usually results from ample documentation of violence and abuse by the non-custodial parent. GOOD FAITH - absence of intent to commit fraud. GOODWILL - the value of a business that is beyond the market value of any tangible assets. It includes reputation, prestige, and company name. GROUNDS - a legal basis for a divorce. This is not the same as fault. GUARDIAN AD LITEM - an adult, usually appointed by the court, who represents the non - legal interest of a minor child in a court proceeding. In family law matters, minors counsel may be appointed for this purpose. He or she is an attorney appointed by the court and may be either a private attorney or employed by the county. |
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