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
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Terms used — FLA s. 112AA 348
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Meaning of contravene an order — FLA s. 112AB 349
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Meaning of reasonable excuse for contravening an order — FLA s. 112AC 349
Division 2 — Sanctions for failure to comply with orders
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Sanctions for failure to comply with orders — FLA s. 112AD 350
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Sentences of imprisonment — FLA s. 112AE 351
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Bonds — FLA s. 112AF 353
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Sentencing alternatives — FLA s. 112AG 354
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Failure to comply with sentencing alternative imposed under s. 226(3)(b) — FLA s. 112AH 355
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Variation and discharge of orders — FLA s. 112AK 357
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Relationship between Division and other laws — FLA s. 112AM 357
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Division does not affect enforcement of child maintenance orders etc. — FLA s. 112AO 358