The party who is submitting a paternity or support petition to Family Court. The petitioner is different for TANF and non- TANF cases. In non- TANF cases, the petitioner is the custodial parent, guardian or caretaker. In TANF cases, the petitioner is the Social Service Commissioner/designee.
The party who is filing the petition and bringing the action. Some states list the individual who is the moving party (i.e. the obligee seeking support or the obligor seeking modification of an existing order) as the petitioner. Other states list the initiating state child support agency as the petitioner, particularly for cases in which the obligee has assigned support rights to the state, since the agency is bringing action on behalf of a party.
The person filing an action in a court of original jurisdiction. Also called the Plaintiff or Complainant. The opposing party is called the respondent.
The party who files a petition with the court.
one who files a petition.
The person who files a divorce petition in court and initiates the divorce action. In some cases both parties can choose to become Co-petitioners.
the person who asks that the case be heard by the court and files the Petition for Certiorari. If the person is successful in getting the court to hear the case, he or she is referred to as the petitioner throughout the rest of the proceedings.
A person who presents a petition to the court.
Initiator of a lawsuit i.e. plaintiff.
The person who initiates divorce proceedings by filing the petition
Party who commences the action; the alleged victim of domestic violence. (RCW 26.50.020(1)) Also may be referred to as "plaintiff".
In a special proceeding, one who commences a formal written application, requesting some action or relief, addressed to a court for determination. Also known as a plaintiff in a civil action [Go to source
A person who files a petition.
Often, the person who initiates divorce or marriage dissolution proceedings, also called the plaintiff.
someone who petitions a court for redress of a grievance or recovery of a right
a person who initiates a lawsuit
The party who presents the petition to a court. The person against whom the action is taken or relief requested is called the respondent.
The person who filed the Petition or initiated a Court action.
A person who starts a lawsuit; the party seeking to be paid for an injury or because his or her rights have been violated.
A person who brings a legal action or lawsuit, also called the plaintiff.
The person who first brings the action is the Petitioner, or the person who is "petitioning" the court to get a divorce.
person or entity filing an application to the Immigration & Naturalization Service for an immigration benefit accruing to another person.
the person who presents a petition to the court requesting an order of protection.
A petitioner is the person who brings a legal case and is asking the court for some legal remedy. Sometimes this person is also referred to as the plaintiff.
A party who presents a petition to a court or other official body, especially when seeking relief on appeal. [ Black's Law Dictionary. 7th ed. 1999
The name given to a party who files a petition for certification.
The person filing an action in a court of original jurisdiction. Also, the person who appeals the judgment of a lower court. (See respondent.)
The spouse who files for divorce.
The person who initiates the divorce by filing the petition.
A party who presents a petition to a court or other official body, especially when seeking relief on appeal. Can be a synonym for "appellant."
(Plaintiff) - Person who filed first with the court.
The person applying for a Divorce.
One who asks the court for relief.
The person who starts a court action, for example, a divorce action. Divorces started before 1997 named the parties as petitioner and respondent. After 1997, they were named plaintiff and defendant.
A person who petitions the court on a special proceeding or a motion. Back to the Top
The party who filed a petition with the court.
The party initiating a proceeding or the party bringing an appeal to a higher court.
the spouse who has filed for divorce.
The person who files a petition in the court.
The American citizen or legal permanent resident or American corporation filing on behalf of an alien beneficiary for either an Immigrant or Non-immigrant Visa.
The party in a case that initiates the case by filing a petition with the Public Service Board requesting a particular action. In the Lamoille Transmission Upgrade Project, the Vermont Electric Company (VELCO), Stowe Electric Department, and Green Mountain Power are the petitioners.
The person who files the petition that begins the Court case.
Any party who files a petition in a CPUC proceeding, such as a petition to modify a Commission decision, or a petition to intervene in a proceeding.
the party who files a petition for dissolution of marriage
Person filing an action or appealing from a lower court's judgment.
A Party who initiates a proceeding.