by Shwan Sharif | Nov 4, 2025 | Caselaw
Stack v Dowden [2007] UKHL 17 The House of Lords established that joint legal ownership of a property does not automatically imply that the equity in the house is to be split equally. Introduction When a property is bought, the Land Registry only records who the legal...
by Shwan Sharif | Nov 4, 2025 | Caselaw
Re F (A Child) (International Relocation Cases) [2015] EWCA Civ 882 Introduction The Court of Appeal clarified that over-reliance on Payne vs Payne constitutes an error of law and reaffirmed that decisions must be reached through a holistic welfare analysis. This case...
by Shwan Sharif | Nov 4, 2025 | Caselaw
Re S (Parental Alienation: Cult) [2020] EWCA Civ 568 The Court of Appeal confirms that parental alienation is a child protection concern. Introduction In Re S (Parental Alienation: Cult), the Court of Appeal considered the effects of parental alienation and found that...
by Shwan Sharif | Nov 4, 2025 | Caselaw
Radmacher v Granatino [2010] UKSC 42 Supreme Court confirms that nuptial agreements should carry decisive weight under certain circumstances. Introduction In this landmark decision, the Supreme Court ruled that whilst nuptial agreements are not contractually binding...
by Shwan Sharif | Nov 4, 2025 | Caselaw
The Supreme Court defined the three guiding principles for financial remedy cases: sharing, needs, and compensation. These remain the modern framework applied in all high-value and standard cases alike. Introduction Miller v Miller: McFarlane v McFarlane is a...
by admin | Oct 22, 2025 | Caselaw
Standish v Standish [2025] UKSC 26 Court Clarifies Treatment of Pre-Marital Gifts. Introduction In a landmark decision that reshapes how courts handle wealth on divorce, the UK Supreme Court in Standish v Standish has clarified the boundaries between matrimonial and...
