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Expert commentary, case analysis, and practical guides on divorce, children's arrangements, financial remedy, and more.
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DivorceFinding of Transnational Marriage Abandonment is not merely semantic
The Court of Appeal (CoA) has recently provided crucial guidance on the handling of complex family cases, particularly those involving allegations of transnational marriage abandonment (TMA) and other
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DivorceWhat qualifies as matrimonial property during a divorce?
The Supreme Court has offered indispensable guidance on how substantial non-matrimonial wealth will be treated in ‘big money’ divorces. Background: The husband, now 72, was born in the UK and moved
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DivorceFamily LawYou cannot supersede a court order via a letter of intent
The High Court provided crucial clarity on the enforceability of informal agreements between unmarried parents in the context of protracted family litigation concerning financial provision for their
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DivorceFinancial ArrangementsCan you afford to be unreasonable in court proceedings?
The High Court offered a timely reminder that unreasonable conduct during child arrangement proceedings can lead to a significant departure from the usual "no order as to costs"
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DivorceFamily LawFinancial ArrangementsWhat happens when a seemingly colossal debt materialises during a divorce?
The Court of Appeal (CoA) highlights the perils of a shaky paper trail when substantial third-party debt claims surface during divorce proceedings to demonstrate that a loan was
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DivorceFinancial ArrangementsNo escaping your obligations: How the Courts enforce orders in complex financial divorces
The Court of Appeal (CoA) heard a case involving ongoing financial remedy proceedings between a wife and husband and delivered a stark reminder of its power to ensure that financial orders are upheld,
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DivorceFamily LawNot married? You must prove that you were not at your marriage ceremony
The High Court faced a complex case in which one party alleged that the couple was married in a civil ceremony while the other contended that it was a fraud and that someone had impersonated him. The
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DivorceFamily LawUse the right remedy to a care order!
The Supreme Court dismissed a father’s writ of habeas corpus after he challenged a care order over his children. Background: The children, aged 11 and 9, were placed under a care order by DJ
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DivorceFamily LawFinancial ArrangementsLegal service payment order in divorce: Ensure that your request is justified
The Family Court addressed complex and high-cost divorce proceedings, focusing on a legal services payment order and its various components. Background: This case relates to two applications made
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DivorceRight to self-identity and a change of given name
The Court of Appeal (CoA) was faced with a question regarding a change of given name. Background: C is one of three children caught up in bitter litigation between their parents regarding their
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DivorceAbuse of process – ensure your application brings something new
The High Court dealt with a divorce case ‘as extraordinary as one can imagine’, one that spanned two decades and continents. Background: Mr. Taiga, now 77, and Ms. Ogbedo, now 56, were married
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DivorceDoes the ‘right-to-buy’ defy death?
The Court of Appeal (CoA) had to answer whether a family member of a secure tenant has the right to buy posthumously under the Housing Act 1985. Background: Mrs. Laura Howe was the secure tenant of
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