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
Appeals
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.
Awolowo v Awolowo & Anor [2025] EWCA Civ 641
Moylan LJ, Popplewell LJ and Sir Christopher Floyd. Wife wins appeal over £1.6m ‘loan’ tied to the family home.
Ramana v Kist-Ramana [2025] EWCA Civ 1022
Lewison, Moylan and Popplewell LJJ sitting in the Court of Appeal. An appeal by the wife against the decision of Williams J on 25 October 2024 after he dismissed an application for divorce for want of jurisdiction.
Duncan Needham v Susan Rosemary Ellis [2024] EWCC 29
Judgment date: 15 November 2024
https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewcc/2024/29
HHJ Tindal. An unusual case, involving two appeals arising from longstanding TLATA claims involving the former family home. Mr Needham’s application to vary the consent order which was made in 2017 was refused. He sought ‘permission