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What are the terms used to identify the parties in a divorce or dissolution proceeding?

April 26, 2017dissolution divorce identify Parties proceeding terms Used

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What are the terms used to identify the parties in a divorce or dissolution proceeding?

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The filing party is known as the Petitioner if the action is for dissolution and the Plaintiff if the action is one for divorce. The other party in an action for dissolution is referred to as the Co-Petitioner, and if the action is for divorce, the Defendant.