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Across 2. A guardian appointed by a court to protect the interests of a minor or incompetent in a particular matter (3 Words) 5. In divorce actions, a decision by the court (often upon agreement of the parents) that the parents will share custody of a child (2 Words) 7. A term used to describe the situation in which a public official or fiduciary who, contrary to the obligation and absolute duty to act for the benefit of the public 10. Legal principle that, in general, a court may vary the terms of the administration of a trust to carry out the intentions of the trustor or to preserve the trust 11. Encouraging a breach 13. The care, possession, and control of a thing or person 14. Act or process of dissolving; termination; winding up 15. In a Divorce or custody action, permission granted by the court to a noncustodial parent to visit his or her child or children

Down 1. Power or right to make official decisions using reason and judgment to choose from among acceptable alternatives (2 Words) 3. A change or alteration in existing materials. Modification generally has the same meaning in the law as it does in common parlance 4. To make an application to a court for a rule or order, or to take action in any matter 6. compel observance of or obedience to: enforce a law 8. A stepfather or stepmother 9. The abduction of another person with intent to 12. An event, circumstance, influence, or element that plays a part in bringing about a result