hildebrand rules

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Definition of hildebrand rules in English English dictionary

The unofficial acceptance of the use of one's spouse's private documents in court during a divorce

Previously, a spouse who came across information showing their partner was hiding money could copy it and put it before the court – a protection called the Hildebrand rules that was intended to help the financially impoverished.

Hyphenation

Hil·de·brand Rules

Turkish pronunciation

hîldîbränd rulz

Pronunciation

/ˈhəldəˌbrand ˈro͞olz/ /ˈhɪldɪˌbrænd ˈruːlz/

Etymology

() After the 1992 case Hildebrand v. Hildebrand.