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https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWFC/HCJ/2024/11.html
Peel J. When should a single joint expert (SJE) be instructed rather than two or more separately instructed experts in financial remedy proceedings?
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A Private FDR is a ‘without prejudice’ hearing which can be used
E v B (Interim Maintenance Inaccurate Time Estimate) [2021] EWFC B90
Judgment date: 04 November 2021
https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWFC/OJ/2021/90.html
Recorder Chandler.
W’s application for interim maintenance and costs allowance in proceedings under Part III. Robust assumptions were made about H’s ability to pay, and W was awarded £3,000 pcm interim
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