by Shwan Sharif | Nov 4, 2025 | Caselaw
White v White [2000] UKHL 54 The House of Lords introduced the “yardstick of equality” as the measure of fairness between the breadwinner and the homemaker. Introduction In a foundational decision that redefined how courts handle the respective roles in a relationship...
by Shwan Sharif | Nov 4, 2025 | Caselaw
Yemshaw v Hounslow LBC [2011] UKSC 3 The Supreme Court expands the definition of domestic violence. Introduction In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court expanded the definition of domestic violence to include non-physical behaviour, such as psychological, emotional...
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...
