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Setting Aside to Set Things Right: Lessons from AB v CD

In the financial remedy case of AB v CD & Ors [2025] EWFC 958, His Honour Judge Richard Williams provides a detailed, forensic examination of when and how a financial remedy applicant can succeed …
April 28, 2025
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Smoke Without Fire? When Foreign Judgments Cloud Financial Disclosure

In VTY v GDB [2025] EWFC 110 (B), Recorder Rhys Taylor faced one of the more unusual and unsettling examples of non-disclosure in recent family law decisions. At the heart of the case was …
April 25, 2025
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Ignorance Isn’t Always Bliss: Shared Misunderstanding in Financial Disclosure

In family law, few allegations carry more weight than material non-disclosure. When a party believes they were misled during financial remedy proceedings, the remedy they seek is serious: setting aside a final order. But …
April 22, 2025
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Understanding Extended Civil Restraint Orders in Family Law: When Litigation Becomes Obsession

Family law is no stranger to long-running, emotionally charged disputes. But what happens when one party simply refuses to stop litigating—even after years of judgments, failed appeals, and repeated rejections? That is where the …
April 17, 2025
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The Right to Privacy in Family Litigation

In the emotionally charged world of family litigation, personal boundaries can easily become collateral damage. But what happens when a party wants to shield their contact details from the other side? The recent decision …
April 16, 2025
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Conditional Appeals in Family Law: A Rare but Powerful Tool – Lessons from Ahmad v Faraj [2025] EWCA Civ 468

A decision from the Court of Appeal in Ahmad and IIB Group Holdings v Faraj [2025] EWCA Civ 468 has caused a stir among family law practitioners. In an unusual but not unprecedented move, …
April 16, 2025
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When Is a Deal a Deal? Understanding Xydhias Agreements in Financial Remedy Cases

In the emotionally charged landscape of divorce litigation, reaching an agreement on finances can feel like the light at the end of the tunnel. But what happens when one party tries to walk away …
April 15, 2025
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Posthumous Wealth and Divorce: Can a Financial Remedy Order Be Changed After Judgment?

In X v Y [2025] EWHC 727 (Fam), the Family Division of the High Court was asked to revisit a financial remedy order after a final judgment—but before the order was perfected—because of a …
April 14, 2025
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Can I Use My Ex’s Financial Documents in Court? The “Imerman” Problem in Divorce Cases

It’s a scenario that comes up time and again in divorce: you’re worried your spouse isn’t being honest about money. You come across some of their bank statements or business records — maybe they …
April 8, 2025
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Cohabitation or Marriage? Why the Line Matters Less Than You Think

“We were basically married already.” It’s something family lawyers hear a lot when a client describes their long-term relationship — only some years later comes the wedding, often followed (sadly) by separation. But legally, …
April 7, 2025
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Mediate or Litigate? Why the New Family Procedure Rules Shift the Balance

Since 29 April 2024, family lawyers have had a new set of procedural rules to reckon with—changes that bring mediation and other non-court dispute resolution (NCDR) methods right into the spotlight. These aren’t just …
April 4, 2025
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Mental Health and Financial Settlements in Family Law: TA v SB [2025] EWFC 61

The recent judgment in TA v SB [2025] EWFC 61 (B) offers a compelling look at how family courts balance financial settlements in cases where one spouse has significant mental health challenges. The case …
March 24, 2025
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Non-Disclosure and No-Show: How Courts Respond in Financial Remedy Cases – Mahtani v Mahtani [2025] EWFC 35 (Fam)

Mahtani v Mahtani [2025] EWFC 35 (Fam) is a stark reminder of the serious consequences of non-attendance and non-disclosure in financial remedy proceedings. This case serves as yet another warning that attempting to evade …
March 19, 2025
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DF v YB [2025] EWFC 46 (B): A £1.3 Million Litigation Bill and Lessons on Efficiency, Conduct, and Transparency

At first glance, DF v YB [2025] EWFC 46 (B) appears to be a straightforward financial remedy case—a 19-year marriage, an agreed equal division of assets, and no significant conduct arguments. But beneath the …
March 13, 2025
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Costs, Anonymity, and Open Justice in Family Law: Lessons from Culligan v Culligan [2025] EWFC 26

The follow-up decision in Culligan v Culligan [2025] EWFC 26 deals with two contentious post-judgment issues: who should pay the costs of the financial remedy proceedings and whether the judgment should be anonymised. With …
March 11, 2025
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From Bitcoin to Football Clubs: The High-Stakes Divorce of Culligan v Culligan [2025] EWFC 1

The financial remedy case of Culligan v Culligan [2025] EWFC 1 is a textbook example of a high-net-worth divorce gone awry. With £27 million at stake, a disputed Bitcoin fortune, a women’s football club …
March 10, 2025
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Maintenance Pending Suit: The Art of Holding the Financial Ring – Lessons from SM v BA [2025] EWFC 28

When ultra-high-net-worth couples divorce, the legal battles aren’t just about the final financial settlement—they’re also about how much one party should receive in the interim. The case of SM v BA [2025] EWFC 28 …
February 20, 2025
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Four Houses and a Divorce: The Complexities of Property and Contribution in RM v WP [2024] EWFC 191 (B)

When it comes to dividing assets in a divorce, few things cause as much contention as pre-marital property—especially when there’s more than one house involved. In RM v WP [2024] EWFC 191 (B), the …
February 18, 2025
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Married or Not? Lessons from Z v Z [2025] EWHC 276 (Fam) on Proving a Valid Marriage

What happens when one party claims they are married and the other flatly denies it? The recent case of Z v Z [2025] EWHC 276 (Fam) serves as a striking example of how the …
February 11, 2025
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When One Party Won’t Cooperate: Lessons from WZ v HZ [2024] EWFC 407 (B)

Few things are as frustrating in family law as a party who simply refuses to comply with court orders—particularly when it involves selling the former matrimonial home (FMH). The case of WZ v HZ …
February 7, 2025
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Chaos in the Courtroom: Lessons from T v T & Ors [2025] EWFC 14 (B)

In the world of family law, procedural rules are more than administrative hurdles—they are the backbone of a fair and efficient judicial process. In the recent case of T v T & Ors [2025] …
January 30, 2025
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