LP v MP [2026] EWFC 36
Cusworth J. Having already been found to have committed personal misconduct during the relationship, costs were awarded against W on an indemnity basis after she was found guilty of significant litigation misconduct also.
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AO v EO [2026] EWFC 30 (B)
https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewfc/b/2026/30?query=%5B2026%5D+EWFC+30+%28B
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LIN v PAR [2025] EWFC 401
Peel J. Final hearing in financial remedy proceedings. The couple's 2002 draft consent order had not been sealed by the court, but the parties had acted upon it with the belief that it had been formalised. Peel J determined that it constituted a Xydhias agreement.
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?
RKV v JWC [2025] EWFC 430 (B)
Recorder Rhys Taylor. Final hearing in W’s financial remedy application before Recorder Taylor in a case involving significant non-disclosure and non-engagement by H.
Personal Conduct in Financial Remedy Proceedings: What Cusworth J’s Recent Decisions Tell Us
The role of conduct in financial remedy proceedings is firmly back in the spotlight following two recent decisions of Cusworth J published in 2026. This article looks at the legal framework on personal conduct, reviews Cusworth J’s decisions, and highlights key practical considerations.
DR v ES & Ors (Further LSPO Application) [2026] EWFC 15
MacDonald J. Hearing of W’s fourth LSPO application in long running financial remedies proceedings. MacDonald J dealt with questions of historic and future costs in circumstances where W had overspent on the budget set by a previous LSPO order.
JK v LM [2026] EWFC 32 (B)
https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewfc/b/2026/32?court=ewfc
Maxine Reid-Roberts & Anor v Hsiao Mei-Lin & Anor [2026] EWHC 49 (Ch)
https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/ch/2026/49
Fisayo Olaoluwa Awolowo v Olusegun Samuel Awolowo [2026] EWFC 31
https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewfc/2026/31
MK v SK [2026] EWFC 28
https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewfc/2026/28?query=%5B2026%5D+EWFC+28
TY v XA (No 4) [2025] EWFC 488
Cusworth J. Protracted litigation in and about FR proceedings. H’s non-compliance. Enforcement of previous orders pending permission to appeal application. Numerous enforcement and protective orders made given the husband’s obstructive approach.