by Shwan Sharif | Nov 19, 2025 | Caselaw
MCB v NMF [2018] CSIH 25: Relocation, Relationships, and Jurisdiction Risk Introduction The 2018 Scottish Inner House of the Court of Session case, MCB v NMF [2018] CSIH 25, stands as a significant reminder of the firm approach taken by UK courts, including the...
by Shwan Sharif | Nov 19, 2025 | Caselaw
Mahmoud v Glanville & Anor [2025]: A Defining Case on Parental Misconduct and Child Welfare Introduction The 2025 case of Mahmoud v Glanville & Anor has become a significant authority in family law, particularly in cases involving severe parental misconduct...
by Shwan Sharif | Nov 13, 2025 | Caselaw
Re X, Y and Z (2022) – Parental Orders, International Surrogacy, and the Court’s Flexible Approach to Time Limits Introduction The 2022 decision in $Re X, Y and Z is a landmark case in the field of surrogacy and parental orders. It reaffirmed the court’s commitment to...
by Shwan Sharif | Nov 10, 2025 | Caselaw
Overview Chalmers v Johns [1999] 1 FLR 392 remains a key authority on the interpretation of section 33 of the Family Law Act 1996. The case clarified how the courts should apply the “significant harm” test when deciding whether to make an occupation order—an order...
by Shwan Sharif | Nov 10, 2025 | Caselaw
Grubb v Grubb [2009] EWCA Civ 976 – Enforcement, Contempt, and Proportionality in Family Law Overview Grubb v Grubb [2009] EWCA Civ 976 remains a leading authority on the principles of enforcement, contempt, and proportionality within family financial proceedings and...
