MK v SK [2026] EWFC 28
Peel J. Final hearing in financial remedy proceedings with findings of non-disclosure against H. Final orders determined with reference to W's needs.
Cases
Kay v Martineau Johnson (a Firm) [2026] EWCA Civ 224
Newey, Males, and Lewis LJJ. The Court of Appeal held that a professional negligence claim arising from advice given in financial remedy proceedings was statute barred under s 14A Limitation Act 1980.
BY v GC (No 3: Costs) [2026] EWFC 50
Mr Nicholas Allen KC (sitting as a deputy High Court judge). Costs hearing in Financial Remedy proceedings. W sought recovery from H of legal costs across a range of categories, including those of defending a Daniels v Walker application by H.
Labeja v The Estate of Shatochina Raisa Labeja & Anor [2026] EWFC 53 (B)
HHJ Farquhar. Application by H to set aside Decree Absolute made in 2014 on the basis of fraud and/or procedural irregularity.
Collardeau v Fuchs (Contempt of Court: Sentencing) [2026] EWFC 44
Poole J. Ms Collardeau’s application seeking the committal of Mr Fuchs, for contempt of court. No separate penalty for contempt was ordered, but a costs order was made against Mr Fuchs, summarily assessed at £100,000 inclusive of VAT.
XX v GH (Legal Services Act 2007 Exemption), Re [2026] EWFC 51 (B)
HHJ Farquhar. Following the decision in Mazur, the Family Court refused an application to permit a Chartered Legal Executive to conduct litigation under the Legal Services Act 2007. Exemption from the statutory scheme should be granted only in exceptional circumstances and none arose in this case.
AO v EO [2026] EWFC 30 (B)
HHJ Edward Hess. Judgment in financial remedy proceedings, addressing habitual residence and forum conveniens where the parties had competing connections to England and Nigeria.