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...
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...
