Are Undertakings Legally Binding?

Undertakings are a legally binding promise which carry severe consequences if breached. You should only make an undertaking if you are certain that you are capable of adhering to the terms of the undertaking.

Can you withdraw an undertaking?

Once an undertaking has been relied on, it can only be withdrawn by agreement.

Is an undertaking a legal document?

In most legal proceedings, parties may come across the term “undertaking”. This can sometimes cause confusion between whether or not an undertaking has as much weight as an order or an injunction issued by the Family Court. An undertaking is a promise to the Family Court. It is as binding as an order of the Court.