Imprisonment for Contravention of Orders in Family Law
While it is typically a remedy of last resort, Courts can make orders for imprisonment if a person breaches orders without a reasonable excuse. Orders for imprisonment are usually only made when the breach is particularly severe or recurrent, or other contravention punishments (such as a fine or a good behaviour bond) would not be […]
Family Violence in Property Settlements
What is family violence? Family violence is defined by the Family Law Act 1975 as “violent, threatening or other behaviour by a person that coerces or controls a member of the person’s family (the family member), or causes the family member to be fearful”. How is it relevant to property matters? When the Court is […]