Legal Glossary for Clients — Plain Language BC Legal Terms. Affidavit: a sworn written statement signed before a lawyer or notary, used as evidence in court. Consent order: an agreement between both parties made into a court order — legally binding and enforceable. Disclosure: the legal duty to fully share financial information — income, assets, debts — with the other party. Discovery: the process of exchanging information and documents before a hearing or trial. Interim order: a temporary court order made while the full case continues. Without prejudice: communications used in settlement negotiations that cannot be shown to a judge or used as evidence. Undertaking: a solemn professional promise made to the court or opposing party — breaking one is a serious matter. Retainer: the written agreement hiring a lawyer and the upfront deposit held in a separate trust account. Section 7 expenses: extra child costs shared on top of regular child support — childcare, medical, extracurriculars. Variation: changing an existing court order when circumstances have materially changed. Service: formally delivering court documents to the other party in a legally recognized way. Limitation period: the legal deadline to start proceedings — generally 2 years in BC. Sea to Sky Law, Suite 109 — 245 East Columbia Street, Sapperton, New Westminster, BC. Call 604-521-9455.