What's the Legal Difference Between Annulment and Divorce? by Louise Banks, September 2009 There are two ways to legally end a marriage - annulment and divorce. An annulment is a legal procedure which cancels a marriage between a man and a woman. Annulling a marriage is as though it is completely erased - legally, it declares that the marriage never technically existed and was never valid.
Interior CS Fred Matiang’i and two senior officials have appealed against their being found guilty of contempt ... appeals against Odunga contempt ... decisions ...
APPREHENDED VIOLENCE ORDERS (AVO) ... After the police make the application to the court for an AVO they will give you a copy and they will serve (give) ...
Bail Applications involving the Official Solicitor. The Official Solicitor to the Supreme Court acts for defendants in custody who wish to apply for bail but are unable to do so through lack of means to instruct a solicitor - (RSC, Order 79 r 9).
Civil contempt of court refers to behavior which disobeys the authority of a court in a civil proceeding. Civil contempt is distinct from criminal contempt of court. Most often, civil contempt of court involves failure to satisfy a court order. Generally, sanction for civil contempt end when the party in contempt complies with the court order, or the underlying case resolves. Civil contempt can result in punishment including jail time and/or a fine.
Criminal contempt is generally regarded as a disobedient or open disrespect for the court. Even though it may arise out of a criminal or civil case, it punishes conduct that violates a court’s rule, rather than a penal statute or some criminal law. What is considered “criminal contempt” will vary by state.
Any family law case can be difficult to deal with, especially when one party refuses to comply with court orders like the family involved in this news clip. If you or someone you know is in a similar situation, a family law attorney can file for a contempt of court hearing to ensure that the court reinforces the order.