A court decision not to finalise (dismiss) a party's claims for lump sums or property adjustment straight away, but to keep them open ('adjourned generally') so they can be brought back if circumstances change — for example, if further child maintenance becomes payable. If not restored by a set date, the claims are dismissed.
In Plain English
Keeping a request for a lump sum of money or property open for a while instead of finishing it immediately, just in case someone's situation changes later.
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