Family Law Court Orders are binding on all parties. Breaching (contravening) court orders without a valid reason can be very serious, and the Court can make a number of orders including in the worst-case scenario a term of imprisonment.
If you are accused of breaching an order or are looking to enforce a Court Order our family lawyers can assist.
There are two types of court orders interim or final orders and they can cover issues such as parenting, property or both. An interim order is a temporary order made by the court until the final orders are made.
The type of breach and the frequency and severity of it will usually determine how you go about rectifying the matter. This includes whether the breach is serious or minor, is isolated or if there are numerous breaches.
To enforce a court order, an application needs to be made to the court in which the orders were made. However, such application should be made after enquiries are made to ensure the other party did not have a reasonable excuse for the breach.
To be successful you will need to prove (on the balance of probabilities) that the breach did occur. Once proven the the Court will consider the following factors:
We work with our clients to get the best outcome by making sure that their material is well documented and presented. We work to get to our client’s desired result as quickly as possible, whether this is by agreement or through the court process.
Family law proceedings can be difficult and stressful and the having the right advice will make the process simpler and less stressful.
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