Maxine Reid-Roberts & Anor v Hsiao Mei-Lin & Anor [2026] EWHC 49 (Ch)

Is economic abuse relevant when determining property ownership between former cohabitants? Explicit references to economic abuse in TLATA claims may be rare, but a review of case-law shows its relevance. This article explores four scenarios in which economic abuse can be relevant in TLATA claims.

The bankruptcy of a party can add additional layers of complexity to financial remedy proceedings. This article aims to mitigate this, by providing an overview of the process, considering its impact on final financial remedy orders being made, and setting out practical and procedural considerations.

Judgment date: 12 August 2024 https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewfc/2024/463 HHJ Hess, sitting as DCHJ, is concerned at final hearing with the validity of several trust structures set up by H. Introduction W was 57. H was 56. The parties were both of Greek Cypriot heritage and