The law does not contain any specific provision for Christmas arrangements. The court would recommend that separated parents try to reach an agreement between themselves about who a child should spend Christmas with. The court system should only be used as...
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.