Allegation
Written By Fresh Starts Registry
Pronounced: al-uh-GAY-shun
What it means: An allegation is a claim or accusation that someone says is true but hasn't been proven yet. Courts look at evidence to decide if the allegation is valid.
Example: “There was an allegation that he didn’t follow the custody agreement, but the judge needed proof.”
When it's used: At any point in the divorce when someone makes a claim that needs to be addressed.
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