P v M (Appeal: Unfair Hearing: Variation of Periodical Payments: Global Orders) [2026] EWHC 1330 (Fam)
https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/fam/2026/1330
Appeals
P v M (Appeal: Unfair Hearing: Variation of Periodical Payments: Global Orders) [2026] EWHC 1330 (Fam)
Harrison J. The wife’s appeal against a decision to vary periodical payments was allowed. The hearing was unfair as the wife did not have a proper opportunity to put her case. Further, the judge erred in her approach to the husband’s income and the jurisdiction she had.
Sonal Kanabar v Dipak Maganal Kanabar (Deceased) & Anor [2026] EWCA Civ 582
https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewca/civ/2026/582
FG v BN (Appeal Out of Time) [2026] EWFC 101 (B)
https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewfc/b/2026/101?query=FG+BN+%28Appeal+Out+Time%29+%5B2026%5D+EWFC+101+%28B%29
A Critical Take on Standish
The case of Standish was all about the correct approach to be taken to the concept of ‘matrimonialisation’. This article deals with one question: whether the ‘new test’ announced by the Supreme Court is worse than the ‘old test’ enunciated by the Court of Appeal at the prior stage of proceedings.
Helliwell v Entwistle [2025] EWCA Civ 1055
King, Moylan and Snowden LJJ. The Court of Appeal allowed the husband’s appeal against the final order made by Francis J on 15 March 2024, emphasising the importance of full and frank disclosure in pre-nuptial agreements when agreed by the parties.
Helliwell v Entwistle [2025] EWCA Civ 1071
King, Moylan and Snowden LJJ. A costs judgment in the husband’s favour following his successful appeal against Francis J’s order.