Family mediation is a process in which an independent, professionally trained mediator assists separating or separated couples work out arrangements for children and finances. Mediation can also be helpful when arrangements already in place may...
Implacable hostility
The hostility shown by one parent to another in denying contact to a child which is irrational and cannot be justified.
Injunction
A court order which either forbids or requires a party to do something.
Inter partes hearing
A court hearing ‘between the parties’. Interested parties will have been given adequate notice of the hearing and given a reasonable opportunity to attend and be heard.
Interim order
A court order made during proceedings which is not a final order.
Issue / Issuing
The initiation of legal proceedings. A formal application is lodged at the court with the relevant fee. The court stamps (seals) the document and the application can then be served on the respondent.