The recent decision of Moor J in TY v XA [2024] EWFC 96 (24 April 2024) has received attention as the first reported MFPA 1984 Part III leave/set aside case since the Supreme Court decision in Potanina v Potanin [2024] UKSC 3 (31 January 2024). The judgment contains some helpful clarifications including that applications for leave
On 29 April 2024 important changes were made to FPR Part 3 and Part 28 to promote non-court dispute resolution (NCDR). These changes include requiring the court to encourage parties to use NCDR, the introduction of a new form (FM5) requiring parties to set out their views on NCDR, and
The Spring Budget 2024 was announced on 6 March 2024. Whilst the Budget did not help to fill the public’s wallet as much as hoped, it nevertheless introduced changes about which family law practitioners, and separating families should be aware of*. *With a general election this year, these policies might
Friday 16 February 2024 was a symbolic day in Greece. A landmark bill was passed by the Hellenic Parliament legalising same-sex marriage. Greece is the first Orthodox Christian country in the world to do so. A cross-party majority of 176 lawmakers in the 300-seat parliament voted in favour of the
On 31 January 2024 the Supreme Court handed down judgment in the case of Potanin and Potanina [1]. For a summary of the background to the proceedings and an overview of the judgment please click here. The key dates in the proceedings are as follows: 8 October 2018: The wife
Potanin v Potanina: The Supreme Court Decision On 31 January 2024 the Supreme Court handed down the much-awaited judgment in Potanin v Potanina [1]. These proceedings relate to financial claims which can be brought in England for financial provision after an overseas divorce. Although the parties in this case have
There is no disputing the fact that the Family Courts continue to face considerable workload pressures, undoubtedly exacerbated during the Covid-19 pandemic. Judges and Court staff are under considerable pressure to ensure that there is continued access to timely justice. However, with increased pressure, demand, and workload, delay to financial
Article on on potential reforms to financial remedies on divorce including: tougher approach to non-disclosure importance of legal aid ability to compel non-court dispute resolution methods and costs capping. First published in TL4 HNW Divorce Magazine Issue 15 Edition.
Introduction The recent announcement by the Law Commission that it is conducting a review into the laws which determine how finances are divided on divorce has re-ignited the discussion as to whether the law on financial remedy provision in England and Wales should be reformed. One of the areas which
1. Introduction 1.1 Taxation of Spouses 1.2 Summary of taxes 1.2.1 Income Tax 1.2.2 Capital Gains Tax 1.2.3 Inheritance Tax 1.2.4 Stamp Duty 1.2.5 Council Tax 1.2.6 Value Added Tax 1.2.7 Corporation Tax 1.2.8 National Insurance 2. Taxation of Spouses during Marriage 2.1 Income Tax 2.1.1 Personal Allowances 2.1.2 Joint
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