The applicant mother sought parental support from her estranged adult daughter under s. 32 of the Family Law Act.
The mother claimed financial destitution, while the daughter, a successful professional, opposed the application and sought a restraining order, citing a history of severe emotional and physical abuse.
The court dismissed the mother's claim, finding she failed to establish financial need, as her destitution was a result of her own reckless spending.
Furthermore, the court held that the mother's abusive conduct meant she had not provided adequate care or support to the daughter, and her unconscionable behaviour disentitled her to support.
A restraining order was granted against the mother.
