We are suffering one of the biggest problems ever seen in the family finance courts: a lack of judges and judicial time to hear the cases. Most would agree that a child who is at risk of imminent harm should be prioritised by the family court. To those litigants dealing with a matrimonial finance case … Continue reading →

In advance of the forthcoming Becket Chambers seminar series, where I will be tackling the thorny topic of disclosure, here is a little taster in advance. According to FPR 2010 Part 21 and PD 21A, there are two stages of disclosure: Form E, and then the questionnaire. Or more precisely, the answers to questionnaire. Permission … Continue reading →

Following the Becket Chambers summer series of seminars in Canterbury, Dartford, and Eastbourne, below is a very condensed précis of one of the talks – legal services orders. There are two regimes to be aware of: Costs Allowances (the old regime); and Legal Services Orders. Costs Allowances Although I refer to CA’s as the old … 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 →