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Injunctive orders—it’s in the details

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Published on: 29 October 2014
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  • Original news
  • What issues did these cases raise?
  • To what extent are the judgments helpful in clarifying the law in this area?
  • What are the implications for lawyers?
  • Are there still any grey areas or unresolved issues lawyers will need to watch out for?
  • Are there any patterns or trends emerging in the law in this area?

Article summary

Family analysis: What are the common problems with committal orders? Cara Nuttall, senior associate in the family law team at Slater & Gordon, comments on two recent rulings which emphasise that injunctive orders must be carefully drafted if they are to achieve what they set out to do.

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