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Navigating Maintenance Pending Suit and LSPOs: Lessons from HA v EN [2025] EWHC 48 (Fam)

The High Court's decision in HA v EN provides essential guidance on applications for Maintenance Pending Suit (MPS) and Legal Services Payment Orders (LSPOs) in high-net-worth divorce proceedings. The judgment offers valuable insights into …
January 17, 2025
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A Case Worth Barking About: FI v DO [2024] EWFC 384

The case of FI v DO [2024] EWFC 384 may sound like an amusing nod to "Fido," the quintessential dog name, but behind the light hearted coincidence lies a serious family law judgment. This …
January 16, 2025
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Promoting Constructive Solutions: Practicing Family Law Under Resolution’s Code of Practice

At James Thornton Family Law, we are committed to helping our clients navigate family law matters with empathy, integrity, and professionalism. A cornerstone of this commitment is Managing Director, James Thornton’s membership in Resolution, …
January 16, 2025
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Divorce, Reconciliation, and the Court’s Discretion: Insights from HK v SS [2025] EWFC 5

The recent case of HK v SS offers valuable lessons on how courts handle divorces complicated by reconciliation attempts and the delayed application for a final order. This case is particularly notable because it …
January 15, 2025
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Balancing Needs and Inherited Wealth: Lessons from ST v AR [2025] EWFC 4

In a recent case, one of the first to be reported in 2025, HHJ Vincent tackled one of the most intricate financial remedy cases of recent times. At the heart of ST v AR …
January 10, 2025
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A Litigant’s Guide to Financial Fairness

Navigating financial settlements during divorce can be overwhelming, especially for litigants in person. The Family Justice Council’s March 2024 guide, "Sorting Out Finances on Divorce," serves as an essential resource for individuals seeking clarity …
January 10, 2025
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The Law Commission’s Vision for Certainty and Fairness

The Law Commission’s December 2024 Scoping Report ‘Financial remedies on divorce and dissolution’ takes a comprehensive look at the legal framework governing financial remedies on divorce and dissolution in England and Wales. While the …
January 9, 2025
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Domestic Abuse and Economic Justice

The October 2024 Resolution Report ‘Domestic abuse in financial remedy proceedings’ sheds a critical light on the intersection of domestic abuse and financial remedy proceedings in the UK. It highlights how economic abuse—a form …
January 8, 2025
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Arbitration Awards in Financial Remedies: Lessons from On v On [2024] EWFC 379

The case of On v On sheds light on the crossover of arbitration awards and court oversight in financial remedy proceedings. It highlights the continuing duty of full and frank disclosure, the importance of …
January 3, 2025
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Prioritising Disability Needs in Divorce: Insights from V v V [2024] EWFC 380 (B)

Disability often adds a profound layer of complexity to divorce proceedings, as courts must balance fairness with the unique and often urgent needs of disabled parties. In V v V [2024] EWFC 380, the …
January 2, 2025
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Divorce UK – Your Essential Guide to Navigating Laws, Finances, and Family Life

Divorce can be one of the most challenging times in anyone’s life. Whether you’re considering it, in the middle of proceedings, or nearing the end of the process, understanding your rights and options is …
December 30, 2024
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Cohabitation, Gifts, and the Kimber Factors: Key Lessons from HKW v CRH [2024] EWFC 358

The recent case of HKW v CRH sheds light on how courts treat cohabitation, marital assets, and post-separation gifts in financial remedy proceedings. By examining pre-marital cohabitation through the lens of the Kimber factors …
December 20, 2024
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Hemain Injunctions: Preserving the Status Quo in International Divorce Disputes

The case of T v B [2024] EWHC 3251 (Fam) offers valuable insights into the use of Hemain injunctions in family law. It highlights the English court’s approach to preventing one party from gaining …
December 18, 2024
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How Does the Court Deal with Financial Remedy Cases Where One Party Has a Limited Life Expectancy?

In financial remedy cases under English family law, the court’s approach is heavily guided by the statutory framework set out in Section 25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973. When one party has a …
December 10, 2024
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Delaying a Divorce: Understanding the Law and Practice under the No-Fault System

With the introduction of no-fault divorce in England and Wales in April 2022, divorces are now designed to proceed more smoothly, without the need for blame. However, what happens when one party wants to …
December 6, 2024
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Section 25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973: The Framework for Financial Orders in Divorce

Section 25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (MCA 1973) outlines the guiding principles for the court when deciding financial orders in divorce proceedings. This framework ensures fairness by taking into account various factors …
November 29, 2024
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Navigating the McCloud Issues in Divorce: Why CEVs Matter

The McCloud ruling has introduced significant complexity for divorcing couples with public sector pensions, particularly in determining pension sharing orders (PSOs). For family law practitioners, understanding these nuances is essential to ensure equitable outcomes. …
November 25, 2024
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Risk-Laden Assets and Divorce: Lessons from WW v XX [2024] EWFC 330

The judgment in WW v XX [2024] EWFC 330 highlights the complexities of dividing assets in financial remedy cases, particularly when dealing with high-risk business interests. This case revolved around a tech startup specialising …
November 19, 2024
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Pre-Nuptial Agreements: Validity and Needs – Insights from HW v WB [2024] EWFC 328

The case of HW v WB [2024] EWFC 328 sheds light on the role of pre-nuptial agreements (PNAs) in financial remedy proceedings and the court’s approach to balancing agreements with the needs of the …
November 18, 2024
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Charging Orders in Family Law: Insights from GH v H [2024]

The recent case GH v H [2024] EWHC 2869 (Fam) highlights the enforcement of financial remedies via charging orders in family proceedings. Here, the High Court made a final charging order on a husband’s …
November 12, 2024
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Much Ado About Divorce: Gossip, Miscommunication, and Second Chances

Beatrice and Benedick had always been a fiery couple—passionate, sharp-witted, and constantly at odds. Their relationship had been full of banter, teasing, and the kind of playful arguments that made them the talk of …
November 11, 2024
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