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...
by Shwan Sharif | Nov 4, 2025 | Caselaw
The Supreme Court defined the three guiding principles for financial remedy cases: sharing, needs, and compensation. These remain the modern framework applied in all high-value and standard cases alike. Introduction Miller v Miller: McFarlane v McFarlane is a...
by Shwan Sharif | Nov 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
Court confirms that courts may infer/impute a change in the parties’ beneficial shares after separation. Introduction In Jones v Kernott, the Supreme Court confirmed that where two parties separate, the court may infer or impute a change in their beneficial shares if...
by Shwan Sharif | Oct 6, 2025 | News
Family Law Services At Descartes Solicitors, we appreciate that family matters often hold the greatest significance in our lives, while also presenting unique complexities. Our dedicated family department is committed to supporting you through every step, offering...
