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...
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...
