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Re S (Parental Alienation: Cult) [2020] EWCA Civ 568

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...

Radmacher v Granatino [2010] UKSC 42

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...

Miller McFarlane [2006] UKHL 24

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...

Standish v Standish [2025] UKSC 26

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...

Understanding the Hamid Hearings

Understanding the Hamid Hearings The High Court established in R (Hamid) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2012] that it holds the authority to monitor how lawyers conduct themselves in immigration proceedings. This ruling laid the foundation for a...