Matrimonialisation TP v TF (Matrimonialisation; Family Trusts; Fair Division) [2026] EWFC 210 https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewfc/2026/210 18 Oct 2026
Nuptial Agreements EC v EC [2026] EWFC 275 https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewfc/2026/275 23 Sep 2026
Striking Out Applications MF v NF & Ors (Striking Out Claims against Third Parties) [2026] EWFC 243 https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewfc/2026/243 14 Sep 2026
Journal Xydhias Enforcement Xydhias and Its Limits: HA v EN and THR v WAT This article aims to highlight some of the inherent issues presented by the concept of Xydhias agreements, namely the residual discretion that is left to the court to approve or alter those agreements, and the practical problems that result from this.
Obligations, Responsibilities and the One-Liner The law in England and Wales is under scrutiny and may well be changed. There are discussions about the extent to which the welfare of children should be the primary or paramount consideration. Whatever we might think of that, do we not need to look again at obligations and responsibilities?
Journal Domestic Abuse Cohabitation Reform A Fairer End to Relationships? What the Reform Debate Tells Us about Families, Fairness and the Future of Separation Law – A Personal Review of the Responses from a Part-time Judge and Hybrid Mediator This article focuses on the responses of four well-respected organisations to the government's A Fairer End consultation: Rights of Women, the Family Solutions Group, Resolution and the Family Law Bar Association.
Class Legal partners with Resolution to expand trusted family law resources in Compass Three Resolution publications to become available through Compass alongside an introductory member offer.
Privacy The Astonishing Fate of Scott v Scott (1911-1913) Secrecy in family cases from the Court for Divorce and Matrimonial Causes (1858) to the Financial Remedies Court (2024)
Costs The Consequences of Late Service of an N260 for Summary Assessment of Costs: Prejudice and Proportionality The requirement to serve a statement of costs (Form N260) for the purposes of summary assessment of costs is set out in CPR PD 44 para 9.5. But what are the consequences of a breach of the rule to serve the statement of costs not less than 24 hours before the start of the hearing?
Blog Domestic Abuse Cohabitation A Fairer End to Relationships? What the Reform Debate Tells Us about Families, Fairness and the Future of Separation Law – A Personal Review of the Responses from a Part-time Judge and Hybrid Mediator
Burning Down the House (That We Once Shared for 3 Years) to Roast the Pig: The Problem with the Cohabitation Reform Proposals