A quantity surveyor (QS) is a professional working within the construction industry concerned with construction costs and contracts. Services provided by a quantity surveyor may include:1  Cost planning and commercial management throughout the entire life cycle of the project from inception to post-completion.2  Value engineering.ervices provided by a quantity surveyor may include: 1  Cost planning and commercial management throughout the entire life cycle of the project from inception to post-completion. 2  Value engineering.
divorce. n. 1. (Law) the dissolution of a marriage by judgment of a court or by accepted custom. 2. (Law) a judicial decree declaring a marriage to be dissolved. 3. a separation, esp one that is total or complete.
Divorce is a complicated legal process, and it can be full of unpleasant surprises and frustrating delays. A general understanding of what's likely to happen can help you feel more comfortable at an uncomfortable time. The following chronology gives a general idea of how the average divorce proceeds.