family law

inheritance

Inheritance refers to property acquired through the laws of descent and distribution. Though sometimes used in reference to property acquired through a will, the legal meaning of inheritance includes only property that descends to an heir...

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.

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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...

interlocutory decree

A non-final judgment made by a court between the time of filing and before there is a final judgment made. Interlocutory decrees are not final judgments because they do not settle all of the issues presented in the case. They are only challengeable on...

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. An interlocutory judgment may or may not be appealable, depending...

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...

juvenile

In criminal law, a juvenile is an adolescent who is not old enough to take responsibility for a crime they are accused of, so they might not be seen in a traditional court, but by a juvenile court. A juvenile delinquent is an adolescent who...

juvenile court

A juvenile court is a court that handles cases involving crimes committed by children, or cases involving the health or welfare of children. Every state has a juvenile system in place. Juvenile courts and their subject matter jurisdiction are...

juvenile justice

Juvenile justice is the area of criminal law applicable to persons not old enough to be held fully responsible for criminal acts. In most states, the age for adult criminal culpability is set at 18. In cases of extreme violence or other anti-...

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