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A and Z: Service Out; MPS; LSPO, Re [2026] EWFC 64
https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewfc/2026/64?query=A+Z%3A+Service+Out%3B+MPS%3B+LSPO%2C+Re+%5B2026%5D+EWFC+64
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Bartok v Brunner [2026] EWFC 146
Judgment date: 13 May 2026
McKendrick J. A hearing dealing with two distinct matters: a contested divorce application, and disputed applications for financial remedies, including forum conveniens issues, and successful applications for a Hadkinson order and Hemain injunction.
The Great Marinos/Munro Debate in Divorce – Beheaded or Survived?
[2026] 2 FRJ 151. Prior to March 2001, there were only two grounds of jurisdiction for divorce in England and Wales: effectively, sole domicile and/or one year’s continuous habitual residence. In March 2001, the grounds of jurisdiction changed to broadly align with those of other contracting states.
A and Z: Service Out; MPS; LSPO, Re [2026] EWFC 64
https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewfc/2026/64?query=A+Z%3A+Service+Out%3B+MPS%3B+LSPO%2C+Re+%5B2026%5D+EWFC+64
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