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DivorceFamily LawFinancial ArrangementsEnsure that your ‘ex’ has money on account before pursuing his solicitors
Enforcing financial orders in divorce proceedings can feel like an uphill battle when a spouse decides to ignore a court’s authority. However, a recent judgement from the family court serves as a
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DivorceFamily LawI’ve Received Court Papers – What Do I Do?
Receiving court papers can feel overwhelming. This guide explains exactly what they mean, what happens next, and the steps you should take immediately.
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DivorceFamily LawA clean break does not survive fraud or deliberate non-disclosure
The integrity of the English family Court relies on a single, unwavering principle of full and frank disclosure. A recent ruling by the Court of Appeal (CoA) has raised eyebrows in high-net-worth
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DivorceWhen the debts of divorce cross international jurisdictions
The High Court delivered a landmark judgement for international couples with connections to England. This ruling effectively reinforces the boundaries between civil debt enforcement and matrimonial
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DivorceFinancial ArrangementsAre longstanding pension funds matrimonialised assets?
The High Court has clarified how significant pension assets are divided following a long-term marriage, even when a large portion of their cumulative value originated before the couple
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DivorceFinancial ArrangementsDishonestly accrued debts might not be shared equally in a divorce
The Court of Appeal (CoA) has upheld a financial remedy order (FRO), one that pierced a sham trust structure that was intended to hold one spouse primarily liable for a significant and uncertain tax
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DivorceFamily LawCopper-bottomed vs. cracked glass. A new 55/45 fairness split?
The High Court ruled in favour of the principle of “fairness over strict equality” in cases involving high-risk business assets.Facts:The husband and wife met in 1994 when they were aged 25 and 20,
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DivorceFamily LawDon’t force a judge’s recusal, or you may have to have the case reheard
A recent decision of the Court of Appeal (CoA) provides crucial guidance for family law practitioners and prospective clients engaged in Children Act 1989 proceedings, particularly those involving
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DivorceFamily LawWhen protecting a mother is more important than including a father
The High Court confirmed the limited grounds on which an appellate court may interfere with a refusal to remove the father’s surname from that of the child. Facts: The mother, M, and father, F,
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DivorceFamily LawDon’t vent your frustrations on social media and avoid litigation
The High Court’s decision to dismiss this defamation claim serves as a critical example of the judiciary’s reluctance to allow courts to be used for the collateral litigation of acrimonious family
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DivorceFinancial ArrangementsYou can’t hide marital assets to avoid leaving anything to your partner
The High Court has delivered a judgement in a high-stakes financial remedies case, grappling with the complex task of dividing a multi-million-pound fortune that a husband claimed had been devastated
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DivorceFamily LawFinancial ArrangementsA valid pre-nuptial agreement requires full and frank disclosure
The Court of Appeal (CoA) has recently clarified the legal principles governing the validity of pre-nuptial agreements (PNAs), emphasising the critical role of full financial disclosure and the limits
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