A recent High Court judgment in THR v WAT ([2025] EWHC 1125 (Fam)) sheds light on the complexities of financial remedy proceedings, particularly in cases where substantial wealth is at stake. His Honour Judge Hess, sitting as a Deputy Judge of the High Court, was tasked with finalizing a settlement …
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Updated protocol for cross UK jurisdiction judicial communication
Judges and practitioners will be aware of the existing cross-jurisdiction protocol on judicial communication between Scotland, England and Wales, and Northern Ireland. The protocol, which was first published in July 2018, was updated in February 2023 to include Northern Ireland. A …
Covert recordings in family law matters
The Family Justice Council (FJC) has published guidance for professionals and litigants who represent themselves on the use of covert recordings in family law proceedings. This has been needed for legal professionals and courts. The guidance, ‘Covert recordings in Family Law proceedings …