family law
inter se
Inter se is a Latin phrase meaning "between or amongst themselves.” It describes the rights and obligations that arise only within a particular group or between individuals, who, in a specific set of circumstances, have similar legal status.
inter vivos trust
An inter vivos trust is a trust that is created during the lifetime of the settlor. An inter vivos trust can be distinguished from a testamentary trust, which is a trust created in a will that begins upon the death of the testator.&n
interference
Broadly speaking, interference in a legal setting is wrongful conduct that prevents or disturbs another in the performance of their usual activities, in the conduct of their business or contractual relations, or in the enjoyment of their full legal rights.
interlocutory decree
A non-final judgment made by a court between the time of filing and before there is a final judgment made.
interlocutory judgment
An interlocutory judgment, also known as an interlocutory decree, is a non-final judgment that resolves an element of a claim or another issue without deciding the full case.
intestacy
Intestacy is the state of dying without a will. If a person dies without a will they are said to have “died intestate.” The estate of a person who has died intestate goes through probate court. The state’s intestacy rules will determine who will inherit the
irreconcilable differences
Irreconcilable differences is a family law concept often cited as the grounds for a no-fault divorce. Irreconcilable differences would be cited when spouses are unable to get along or work together to maintain their marriage, leading to the dissolution of their relati
joint tax return
Joint tax return (i.e., married filing jointly filing status) is a single tax return filed by a married couple that had married before the end of the tax year, on which they report their combined income, credits,