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When the debts of divorce cross international jurisdictions

The High Court delivered a landmark judgement for international couples with connections to England. This...

Subjective fear is no protection against deportation

The Court of Appeal (CoA) examined the "very compelling circumstances" test under Section 117C(6) of...

Are longstanding pension funds matrimonialised assets?

The High Court has clarified how significant pension assets are divided following a long-term marriage...

Waiting for counsel” is never a strong pretext for missing a deadline

The Court of Appeal (CoA) has reiterated that speed is of the essence when filing...

Abuse by proxy – or why distantly related family members are hard to sue

By ordering a new trial, the High Court confirmed that courts must look at whether...

Deception voids the lawfulness of residency

The Court of Appeal (CoA) has issued a significant ruling on the definition of "lawful...

An extended vacation is no basis for an adoption order

The High Court recently refused an adoption order, serving as a cautionary tale for those...

How unchallenged experts can block a deportation order

The Court of Appeal (CoA) dismissed the Home Office's challenge to a deportation order, ruling...

Habitual residence is a question of fact, not legal status or intent

The High Court recently affirmed that children of foreign military personnel can become habitually resident...