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Definition Brief - a document submitted to the court explaining one side’s position.
Application in Divorce In fault divorce, a brief may be submitted to the judge as part of the preparation for trial. In an uncontested divorce, no briefs are submitted to the court. A brief will allow a judge to familiarize himself or herself with the case and the unresolved issues at hand. This will allow for the court time to be reduced, with a limited amount of time being devoted to each side setting the stage.
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  1. Reviewing Your Legal Brief
    Since you and your divorce lawyer are a team, it is wise that you both spend some time reviewing a brief before to is submitted to the court. You want to make sure the brief is conclusive and reflects your position in the case. Not all lawyers will show you the brief (or ask for your participation), so you may need to request this with ample time to review it before filing.
    Contributed on 5/17/2007 by: DivorceDex.com Staff
    Category: Filing Procedure   (Applicable in All States)
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