Debt counsellor
A person who assists a consumer who is unable to meet their debt obligations by negotiating and restructuring repayments with credit providers.
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Legal Glossary
Terms Starting with "D"
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Deed of Transfer
A document that proves ownership of property and records important information relating to that property.
Property Read full definitionDeeds Office
A government office that records and maintains information relating to property ownership and transfers.
Property Read full definitionDefaulting Mortgager
A person who fails to comply with the terms of a mortgage loan agreement secured by property.
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A legal reason that may remove or reduce a person's liability in a claim.
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A person against whom legal action has been instituted.
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The suspension of a prescription period so that it does not continue running until a later date.
Read full definitionDelictual Debt
A debt arising from damages caused by one person to another.
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A person who depended on an employee for financial support at the time of the employee's death.
Family Read full definitionDisputes of Mutual Interest
A workplace-related dispute that is not regulated by legislation but concerns matters affecting the employment relationship.
Employment Read full definitionDivorce
The legal dissolution of a marriage by a court order.
Family Read full definitionDomestic Worker
A person employed in a private household to perform domestic, caregiving, driving or gardening duties.
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