Woman gets barring order against ex-husband over 'most damaging' behaviour

The judge had “set him right” when the man had “remarkably” sought to justify striking his wife during their marriage.

Mr Justice Max Barrett said there were reasonable grounds for believing the safety and welfare of the woman and children required the court to issue the barring order. File picture: iStock

A High Court judge has granted a barring order against a man whose behavior has had a “most damaging” effect on his ex-wife and their children.

Mr Justice Max Barrett said there were reasonable grounds for believing the safety and welfare of the woman and children required the court to issue the barring order.