Dictionary of Family Court Words - B

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Bail Conditions If you are in trouble with the police, the things you have to do to stay out of prison while waiting to go back to Court or while the Police make their decision

Barrister A person who talks for somebody else in Court and gives legal advice. They do not usually wear a gown and a wig in a Family court

Best Interests What is best for someone, words that lots of professionals use when they are making a decision about what they think is best for the child

Bonding Getting to know / feeling close

Bruise Bleeding under the skin which causes a coloured mark under the skin

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