Easy as CEV? How to treat pensions upon divorce: W v H (divorce: financial remedies) [2020] EWFC B10
28th May 2020
Easy as CEV? How to treat pensions upon divorce: W v H (divorce: financial remedies) [2020] EWFC B10
28th May 2020
by Henrietta Boyle, Pupil, One Hare Court
In this judgment, HHJ Edward Hess discussed three issues relating to the treatment of pensions upon divorce and considered the opinions of The Pension Advisory Group set out in their report, “A Guide to the Treatment of Pensions on Divorce”, published in July 2019.
Just how binding is an arbitration award? R v K [2020] EWHC 841 (Fam)
21st May 2020
by Henrietta Boyle, Pupil, One Hare Court
The husband sought permission to appeal an arbitration award and an order that the award be set aside. He also asked the court not to approve a consent order in the terms of the award. Clare Ambrose, sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge, considered the general principles that apply to challenging arbitration awards dealing with financial disputes following divorce.
Contrary to popular belief, divorce is actually down during lockdown - and here's why
28th April 2020
Socialist, Chinese, or Liberal? An Introduction to Chinese family law – Part 2: Socialist Influences
23rd April 2020
by Nicholas Marsh, Pupil Barrister, 1 Hare Court
This is the second in a series of 3 articles assessing the socialist and traditional Chinese influences on the family law of modern China. Last week we introduced the family law of traditional China. This week we will introduce some key features of socialist family law and thereby set out the benchmark against which the socialist characteristics can be judged.
Socialist, Chinese, or Liberal? An Introduction to Chinese family law – Part 1: Traditional China
16th April 2020
Nicholas Marsh, Pupil Barrister, 1 Hare Court
The phrase, “socialist with Chinese characteristics” is often used to describe the legal, economic and political framework of the modern People’s Republic of China. Indeed, it has been used by commentators, analysts, and Chinese Communist Party officials alike. It is certainly superficially attractive but does it describe modern Chinese family law? That is the question that will be explored in this 3-part introduction to Chinese family law.
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19th December 2019
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P (Transgender Applicant for Declaration of Valid Marriage) [2019] EWHC 3105 (Fam)
28th November 2019
Couple stuck for 3 years under same roof as they fight over £1.5m home
10th July 2019
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4th July 2019
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9th April 2019
The Independent
New child support enforcement powers concerning passports and non-resident parents
29th November 2018
Wrongful removal and retention, the 1980 Hague Convention and the Art 13 exception
29th November 2018
Order 15.6 - Forced Marriage - Directions Order or Order for Return (without notice)
23rd August 2018
President issues fresh guidance on jurisdiction and allocation in the Family Court
28th February 2018
Family Law Groups urge progress on Brexit to avoid leaving families in legal limbo
15th November 2017
P & Ors (Human Fertilisation And Embryology Act 2008) (No 2) [2017] EWHC 2532 (Fam)
16th October 2017
Capitalise: As Used in the UK's Largest Ever Divorce Award
13th July 2016
On Friday 8 July Mrs Justice Roberts hit the headlines by ordering the UK's largest ever divorce award in the Juffali v Juffali case. The ex-Mrs Jufalli was awarded a total of £75m, a figure that was widely reported in the national media, following her application under Part III of the Matrimonial Property & Finance Act 1984.