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;instrument:In law, a legal document that sets out certain rights and obligations, or records certain facts or entitlements to certain benefits and obligations, such as a contract, a waiver and a will. See "family law agreements" and "will." | ;instrument:In law, a legal document that sets out certain rights and obligations, or records certain facts or entitlements to certain benefits and obligations, such as a contract, a waiver and a will. See "family law agreements" and "will." | ||
;''inter alia'':A Latin phrase meaning "among other things." | ;''inter alia'':A Latin phrase meaning "among other things." | ||
;interim application:An application, also called in "interlocutory application," made after the start of a court proceeding but before its conclusion, usually for temporary relief pending the final resolution of the proceeding at trial or by settlement. In family law, interim applications are useful to determine issues like where the children will live, who will pay child support and whether spousal support should be paid on a rough and ready basis. See "application" and " | ;interim application:An application, also called in "interlocutory application," made after the start of a court proceeding but before its conclusion, usually for temporary relief pending the final resolution of the proceeding at trial or by settlement. In family law, interim applications are useful to determine issues like where the children will live, who will pay child support and whether spousal support should be paid on a rough and ready basis. See "application" and "interim order." | ||
;interim order:Any order made prior to the final resolution of a court proceeding by trial or by settlement; a temporary, rather than permanent or final order. See "application" and "interim application." | ;interim order:Any order made prior to the final resolution of a court proceeding by trial or by settlement; a temporary, rather than permanent or final order. See "application" and "[[Terminology|interim application]]." | ||
;interlocutory:Literally, “between speakings;” refers to interim applications brought after the start of a court proceeding but before its conclusion. See "interim application" and "interim order." | ;interlocutory:Literally, “between speakings;” refers to interim applications brought after the start of a court proceeding but before its conclusion. See "interim application" and "interim order." | ||
;interrogatories:Written questions given by one party to a court proceeding to the other that must be answered on the party's affirmation or oath in affidavit form; part of the discovery process. See "discovery." | ;interrogatories:Written questions given by one party to a court proceeding to the other that must be answered on the party's affirmation or oath in affidavit form; part of the discovery process. See "discovery." | ||