In Wyatt v Vince, the Supreme Court considers the court’s jurisdiction under rule 4.4 of the family rules. The Supreme Court has unanimously allowed Ms. Wyatt’s appeal after the Court of Appeal had struck out Ms. Wyatt’s claim for financial provision under rule 4.4. The full Judgment can be found here. Edward Kenny, instructed by … Continue reading
My Ex husband (“H”) and I (“W1”) divorced years ago but didn’t sort out the finances. Now he is divorcing his new wife (“W2”), and there are financial proceedings going ahead. Can she claim against my assets? Put simply – she can claim against any of the ex husband’s assets. Whether or not she gets … Continue reading
It is becoming more and more common to see cases where one side is represented, and one is not. So, if you are representing yourself (as a “litigant in person”), how do you deal with a barrister? The first thing to remember is that barristers, although instructed on behalf of your opponent, are professionals, and … Continue reading
A little-known requirement of private landlords is causing big problems when it comes to relying on a section 21 notice to obtain possession. The case of Superstrike Ltd v. Rodrigues [2013] EWCA Civ 669 (and subsequent cases in the county court) clarified that landlords must register a tenant’s deposit every time a fresh tenancy agreement … Continue reading