Basic Legal Concepts

1.    dispute

settle/resolve a dispute

domestic dispute

dispute (over/ about something) 

2.    legal action also legal proceedings

3.    to take/ begin legal action against somebody

4.    due process of law (also due process)

5.    initiate proceedings/ an action against sb/ sth 

6.    lawsuit

7.    damages

8.    proof (or evidence)

9.    trial

10. appeal