Hearing
Written By Fresh Starts Registry
Pronounced: HEER-ing
What it means: A hearing is a meeting with the judge where each person can share information, ask for decisions, or respond to the other side. It’s less formal than a trial, but still part of the court process.
Example: “We had a hearing to decide temporary custody until the divorce was final.”
When it's used: At multiple points during the case, especially for temporary decisions.
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