| Garnishment:
A proceeding whereby a debtor’s money, or other
property, which is under the control of another is
given to a third person to whom the debtor owes a
debt. In family law this often applies to child
support or alimony. One spouse may have their
wages garnished to assure that a debt to the other
spouse is paid.
Grounds: Acceptable reasons for seeking
a particular result. In North Carolina, there are
only two grounds for divorce available: a one-year
separation and incurable insanity. The grounds for
a legal separation are: (1) abandonment (2)
adultery (3) alcoholism and/or drug addiction (4)
cruel and inhuman treatment (5) personal
indignities rendering life burdensome and
intolerable and (6) turning a spouse out-of-doors.
You should contact an attorney in your state to
determine your state's definition. |
