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...
by Shwan Sharif | Nov 10, 2025 | Caselaw
Case Note: Re Simon [2025] EWFC 249 Introduction The case of Re Simon provides further helpful guidance and a good indication of the planning that should be undertaken by a parent looking to relocate internationally with their child, without the other parent....
by Shwan Sharif | Nov 4, 2025 | Caselaw
F v M [2021] EWFC 4 (Hayden J) Introduction This case remains the key authority on coercive and controlling behaviour in private law children cases. Mr Justice Hayden provided a thorough framework for recognising and proving patterns of such behaviour in contact...
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...
