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Family Court Act 1997
Part 10Sanctions for failure to comply with orders, and other obligations, that do not affect children
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Part 10 — Sanctions for failure to comply with orders, and other obligations, that do not affect children
Division 1 — Interpretation
223. Terms used — FLA s. 112AA 348
224. Meaning of *contravene an order* — FLA s. 112AB 349
225. Meaning of *reasonable excuse for contravening an order* — FLA s. 112AC 349
Division 2 — Sanctions for failure to comply with orders
226. Sanctions for failure to comply with orders — FLA s. 112AD 350
227. Sentences of imprisonment — FLA s. 112AE 351
228. Bonds — FLA s. 112AF 353
229. Sentencing alternatives — FLA s. 112AG 354
230. Failure to comply with sentencing alternative imposed under s. 226(3)(b) — FLA s. 112AH 355
231. Variation and discharge of orders — FLA s. 112AK 357
232. Relationship between Division and other laws — FLA s. 112AM 357
233. Division does not affect enforcement of child maintenance orders etc. — FLA s. 112AO 358