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Supreme Court rules against wife in tax planning dispute
The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom has ruled against the wife in a high-profile divorce dispute. In Standish v Standish, she had argued that assets totalling close to £80 million that had been transferred by the husband for tax planning purposes were jointly owned ‘matrimonial’ property which should have been divided in their financial settlement, under the well-established ‘sharing... more >
Child maintenance in cases of higher income and shared care arrangements
Child maintenance payments can be ordered by the family courts when separated parents share care arrangements equally, a High Court judge has ruled. In OS v DT, a couple had been together for 15 years, initially cohabiting for five years before marrying in 2014. They had three children and enjoyed significant levels of success in the finance sector, accumulating wealth... more >
New official guidance on covert recordings
The Family Justice Council has published new guidance on hidden recordings in cases involving children. The Family Justice Council (FJC) is an advisory body made up of lawyers and other professionals working in family law, including President of the Family Division Sir Andrew McFarlane. They work alongside interested third parties, amongst them designated parents and family representatives. The FJC advises... more >
Parental order issued despite disengaged mother
In a significant case, the High Court issued a parental order to an estranged couple, even after the intended mother withdrew from the proceedings. The opposite sex couple had commissioned a child born through surrogacy in the United States. They had first met in 2010, and their subsequent marriage was the second for both of them. The couple wanted children... more >
Rare Hadkinson order issued against businessman in contempt of court
A successful businessman has been prohibited from taking part in any further legal proceedings with his estranged wife unless he complies with an order that he contribute to her legal costs. During the couple’s divorce proceedings, a Judge ruled that the husband held three significant assets: 1/ The significant sum of $25 million, which was owed to him by a... more >
Mother allowed to discuss her family court experiences
The mother of a younger child has been granted permission to write and discuss her experiences in the family court, despite the restrictions that normally apply to such cases. The woman in question had a very troubled relationship with the father of her child. In September 2023, following a successful appeal by the mother’s legal team, a judge ruled that... more >