Tag: matrimonial home rights divorce

The concept of exclusive occupation of the matrimonial home often arises in the context of disputes following the breakdown of a marriage. In a recent Family Court decision, the Court examined the principles guiding applications for one party to have exclusive possession of the former matrimonial residence. The power to grant such an injunction is derived from section 114 of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), which provides the Court with discretionary authority to make orders it considers "proper." [caption...