The International Family Law Group LLP represented the successful mother in her application seeking permission to relocate permanently to Sydney, Australia, in a case that has now been reported as F v M (relocation to Australia) [2024] EWFC 381 (B). The case was heard by Her Honour Judge Vincent at
Rosa Schofield, Associate of The International Family Law Group and Co-Chair of Resolution’s Publications Committee, has co-authored two chapters of Resolution’s newly released Spousal Maintenance Handbook alongside the following contributors:Harriet Gibson of Mishcon de Reya and Gemma Garret of DMH Stallard. Rosa’s chapters focus on International Considerations and International
‘The valuation of private companies is a matter of no little difficulty’[1]. The definition of ‘value’ is the present value of expected future net economic benefits to be generated by an asset. This definition alone gives an indication as to the complexities in arriving at a reasonable value of an
Executive summary There can be real loss and prejudice in some divorce cases if the final divorce order, previously the decree absolute, is granted before the final financial settlement and its implementation in circumstances when the paying party then dies. Automatic entitlement to pensions, the primary circumstance, but also insurance
The International Family Law Group LLP represented the Ukrainian mother in the reported case of AOX and LSX at the Fact-Finding Hearing at the Royal Courts of Justice on 16-18 July 2024. The case was heard before Simon Colton KC, sitting as a deputy High Court Judge. His judgment has
With a vibrant culture, technologically modern reputation, a unique sense of history and delicious food, it is little surprise that Japan has become a booming travel destination for Britons in particular. Tourism aside however, around 70,000 Japanese citizens call the UK home, and many more families have connections that cross
Executive summary An extraordinary decision in August 2023 of the Federal Court of Australia has highlighted for English judges the risks of being sued for damages and the potential inadequacy of the defence of judicial immunity.[1] In the case the judge’s actions were found to be an affront to justice. A
With nearly 100 member states across the world, the Hague Conference is perhaps the most established and well-known organisation working in the area of private international law. It is this organisation that administers two particular conventions in relation to international children law, namely: The 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil
Summary When the UK left the EU, and new domestic legislation was needed to replace EU law, the UK government said in relation to divorce jurisdiction of England and Wales that it would follow, be the same as, the EU law. This was for very justifiable reasons of continuity and
On 31 October and 1 November 2023, the UK Supreme Court will be hearing the former husband’s appeal in the case of Potanin and Potanina [1]. The appeal will consider in what circumstances it is appropriate for the English family court to allow a former spouse to make an application
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