Abigail Clements-Bewley (4PB)

Before joining 4PB in October 2025 as a pupil, Abigail Clements-Bewley worked as a paralegal. She subsequently joined a specialist boutique family law firm in London, where she worked exclusively on family law matters with an international dimension.

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A Light-hearted Reminder of the Core Duties, Professional Obligations and Ethical Concerns that Daily Occur in FR Work

[2026] 2 FRJ 156. This article explores the various ethical considerations which any family finance practitioner should bear in mind within their daily practice, via a scenario envisioned to amplify the potential challenges we face and how they intertwine with the Regulatory Code of Conduct.

GHJ v FDS [2026] EWFC 54 (B)

HHJ Farquhar. An illogical conspiracy theory: court refuses to set aside a decree absolute granted over 10 years ago.

AN v NT [2025] EWFC 456

Peel J. How can a party obtain without-notice injunctive relief pending leave under Part III MFPA 1984 following Potanina v Potanin?

HA v EN [2025] EWHC 2436 (Fam)

The Hon. Richard Todd KC (sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge). Court varies Xydhias agreement, imposing significant contingent reduction in maintenance following change in circumstances.

Awolowo v Awolowo & Anor [2025] EWCA Civ 641

Moylan LJ, Popplewell LJ and Sir Christopher Floyd. Wife wins appeal over £1.6m ‘loan’ tied to the family home.

Grijns v Grijns & Ors [2025] EWHC 1413 (Ch)

Master Bowles (sitting in retirement). Failed proprietary estoppel claim by son who lived in his parents’ Chelsea property for over 20 years.

MNV v CNV [2025] EWFC 176 (B)

Judgment date: 19 June 2025 https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewfc/b/2025/176 DDJ Bradshaw. Drastic change in personal circumstances results in add-back in small money case. Overview DDJ Bradshaw considered arguments relating to the add-back of dissipated assets in a modest FR case. Shortly after separation the husband