Ancillary Relief
/ˈænsɪləri rɪˈliːf/
Definitions
- (n.) Financial support or property adjustment awarded by a court, typically in family law, to a spouse or former spouse upon separation or divorce.
The court granted ancillary relief to ensure the wife's financial security after the divorce.
Forms
- ancillary reliefs
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Commentary
Ancillary relief is used primarily in family law for orders that support primary divorce or separation proceedings, addressing financial and property matters ancillary to the main action.
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