What is a Penal Notice in family law?

A Penal Notice is a warning attached to a court order that informs a person of the serious consequences of not complying with the terms of a court order.

The aim of a Penal Notice is to ensure that a person obeys an order. It also acts as a legal deterrent by warning of the penalty for breaching an order.

Breaching a Penal Notice is likely to result in contempt of court which is punishable by imprisonment, fines, or other legal sanctions.