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Jury Trial

The Divorce Dictionary is your plain-language guide to 400+ legal, financial, and emotional terms. Whether you're considering divorce or deep in the process, this compassionate glossary helps you feel informed, empowered, and supported. A jury trial is a trial where a group of people (the jury) listens to evidence and helps decide the outcome. In divorce, jury trials are rare and usually only happen in certain states or for specific issues.