Family law glossary - I

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.

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