Financial Remedies Journal
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The home for debate about practice in the Financial Remedies Court. Website, blog, case library, PFDR directory & paper journal (3 x pa).
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A pretty decent report from the independent on whether a name at the top of an email, as the sender, is a signature.
January 17, 2026 at 3:16 PM
A pretty decent report from the independent on whether a name at the top of an email, as the sender, is a signature.
TLATA and Economic Abuse by Anna Roiser
'Is economic abuse relevant when determining property ownership between former cohabitants?'
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/tlata-and-economic-abuse/
'Is economic abuse relevant when determining property ownership between former cohabitants?'
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/tlata-and-economic-abuse/
January 16, 2026 at 2:50 PM
TLATA and Economic Abuse by Anna Roiser
'Is economic abuse relevant when determining property ownership between former cohabitants?'
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/tlata-and-economic-abuse/
'Is economic abuse relevant when determining property ownership between former cohabitants?'
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/tlata-and-economic-abuse/
The Summary of the Summaries (Winter 2025) by Liam Kelly
'Liam Kelly rounds up cases recently summarised on the FRJ website, including CA v UK, THR v Wat and JQ v IQ.'
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/the-summary-of-the-summaries-winter-2025/
'Liam Kelly rounds up cases recently summarised on the FRJ website, including CA v UK, THR v Wat and JQ v IQ.'
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/the-summary-of-the-summaries-winter-2025/
January 15, 2026 at 2:50 PM
The Summary of the Summaries (Winter 2025) by Liam Kelly
'Liam Kelly rounds up cases recently summarised on the FRJ website, including CA v UK, THR v Wat and JQ v IQ.'
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/the-summary-of-the-summaries-winter-2025/
'Liam Kelly rounds up cases recently summarised on the FRJ website, including CA v UK, THR v Wat and JQ v IQ.'
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/the-summary-of-the-summaries-winter-2025/
MH v FD [2025] EWFC 390. Mr Justin Warshaw KC, sitting as a deputy High Court judge. Application for interim relief within proceedings brought under Schedule 1 to the Children Act 1989. The father took the 'millionaire's defence'. Summary by Eva Stuart of Newton Kearns.
MH v FD [2025] EWFC 390
Mr Justin Warshaw KC, sitting as a deputy High Court judge. Application for interim relief within proceedings brought under Schedule 1 to the Children Act 1989. The father took the 'millionaire's defe...
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January 15, 2026 at 2:24 PM
MH v FD [2025] EWFC 390. Mr Justin Warshaw KC, sitting as a deputy High Court judge. Application for interim relief within proceedings brought under Schedule 1 to the Children Act 1989. The father took the 'millionaire's defence'. Summary by Eva Stuart of Newton Kearns.
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If you have been to family court, there is a good chance that your case was influenced by decisions made by Sir James Munby, who has died aged 77. As a barrister, as a judge, and finally as President of the Family Division – the most senior family... https://transparencyproject.org.uk/?p=30246
January 14, 2026 at 11:25 AM
If you have been to family court, there is a good chance that your case was influenced by decisions made by Sir James Munby, who has died aged 77. As a barrister, as a judge, and finally as President of the Family Division – the most senior family... https://transparencyproject.org.uk/?p=30246
FPR PD 27A and Procedural Ambush – A Litigant in Person’s Perspective by Anonymous
'This article, the anonymous writer explains, is not about abuse during the marriage, but rather...'
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/fpr-pd-27a-and-procedural-ambush-a-litigant-in-persons-perspective/
'This article, the anonymous writer explains, is not about abuse during the marriage, but rather...'
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January 14, 2026 at 2:50 PM
FPR PD 27A and Procedural Ambush – A Litigant in Person’s Perspective by Anonymous
'This article, the anonymous writer explains, is not about abuse during the marriage, but rather...'
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/fpr-pd-27a-and-procedural-ambush-a-litigant-in-persons-perspective/
'This article, the anonymous writer explains, is not about abuse during the marriage, but rather...'
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/fpr-pd-27a-and-procedural-ambush-a-litigant-in-persons-perspective/
Bankruptcy and Divorce: An Unhappy Marriage by Pranjal Shrotri
'The bankruptcy of a party can add additional layers of complexity to financial remedy proceedings.'
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/bankruptcy-and-divorce-an-unhappy-marriage/
'The bankruptcy of a party can add additional layers of complexity to financial remedy proceedings.'
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/bankruptcy-and-divorce-an-unhappy-marriage/
January 13, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Bankruptcy and Divorce: An Unhappy Marriage by Pranjal Shrotri
'The bankruptcy of a party can add additional layers of complexity to financial remedy proceedings.'
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/bankruptcy-and-divorce-an-unhappy-marriage/
'The bankruptcy of a party can add additional layers of complexity to financial remedy proceedings.'
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/bankruptcy-and-divorce-an-unhappy-marriage/
Sir Nicholas Mostyn has written for us about his friend and former colleague, Sir James Munby, who died recently. financialremediesjournal.com/sir-james-mu...
Sir James Munby Obituary
Sir Nicholas Mostyn writes about the life of Sir James Munby, who died on 1 January 2026: "a great leader, a brilliant historian, a remarkable lawyer, and a superb writer".
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January 13, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Sir Nicholas Mostyn has written for us about his friend and former colleague, Sir James Munby, who died recently. financialremediesjournal.com/sir-james-mu...
A Critical Take on Standish by Joe Rainer
'The case of Standish was all about the correct approach to be taken to the concept of ‘matrimonialisation’.'
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/a-critical-take-on-standish/
'The case of Standish was all about the correct approach to be taken to the concept of ‘matrimonialisation’.'
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/a-critical-take-on-standish/
January 12, 2026 at 2:50 PM
A Critical Take on Standish by Joe Rainer
'The case of Standish was all about the correct approach to be taken to the concept of ‘matrimonialisation’.'
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/a-critical-take-on-standish/
'The case of Standish was all about the correct approach to be taken to the concept of ‘matrimonialisation’.'
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/a-critical-take-on-standish/
'Fair Shares Supplementary Reports: An Overview' by Professor Emma Hitchings & Caroline Bryson
Following the Fair Shares Report, additional analysis was undertaken on the dataset...
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/fair-shares-supplementary-reports-an-overview/
Following the Fair Shares Report, additional analysis was undertaken on the dataset...
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January 9, 2026 at 2:45 PM
'Fair Shares Supplementary Reports: An Overview' by Professor Emma Hitchings & Caroline Bryson
Following the Fair Shares Report, additional analysis was undertaken on the dataset...
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/fair-shares-supplementary-reports-an-overview/
Following the Fair Shares Report, additional analysis was undertaken on the dataset...
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/fair-shares-supplementary-reports-an-overview/
We are very saddened to hear about the death of Sir James Munby. His contribution to family law was immense, especially in the area of children's rights. During his retirement he continued to write learned and fascinating articles, including for this journal. An obituary will be forthcoming.
January 8, 2026 at 4:25 PM
We are very saddened to hear about the death of Sir James Munby. His contribution to family law was immense, especially in the area of children's rights. During his retirement he continued to write learned and fascinating articles, including for this journal. An obituary will be forthcoming.
'Adjudicating Undue Pressure in Nuptial Agreements' by Professor Sharon Thompson
When the court considers the effect of a nuptial agreement, it must consider how pressure may undermine...
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When the court considers the effect of a nuptial agreement, it must consider how pressure may undermine...
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/adjudicating-undue-pressure-in-nuptial-agreements/
January 8, 2026 at 2:40 PM
'Adjudicating Undue Pressure in Nuptial Agreements' by Professor Sharon Thompson
When the court considers the effect of a nuptial agreement, it must consider how pressure may undermine...
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/adjudicating-undue-pressure-in-nuptial-agreements/
When the court considers the effect of a nuptial agreement, it must consider how pressure may undermine...
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/adjudicating-undue-pressure-in-nuptial-agreements/
Silberschmidt v Richards [2025] EWHC 2841 (Fam). Poole J. Husband’s appeal against setting aside of final consent order for fraudulent non-disclosure dismissed; wife’s delay not determinative. Summary by @cateyclarkson.bsky.social
Silberschmidt v Richards [2025] EWHC 2841 (Fam)
Poole J. Husband’s appeal against setting aside of final consent order for fraudulent non-disclosure dismissed; wife’s delay not determinative.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Silberschmidt v Richards [2025] EWHC 2841 (Fam). Poole J. Husband’s appeal against setting aside of final consent order for fraudulent non-disclosure dismissed; wife’s delay not determinative. Summary by @cateyclarkson.bsky.social
VP v SP [2025] EWFC 447 (B). Deputy District Judge Cassidy Hope. Judgment in financial remedy proceedings, addressing needs-based distribution where one party is the primary carer of a disabled adult child. Summary by Daisy Holland of 36 Family.
VP v SP [2025] EWFC 447 (B)
Deputy District Judge Cassidy Hope. Judgment in financial remedy proceedings, addressing needs-based distribution where one party is the primary carer of a disabled adult child.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:23 PM
VP v SP [2025] EWFC 447 (B). Deputy District Judge Cassidy Hope. Judgment in financial remedy proceedings, addressing needs-based distribution where one party is the primary carer of a disabled adult child. Summary by Daisy Holland of 36 Family.
'Navigating Jewish Divorce in the United Kingdom' by Alexandra Goldrein
This article explores the legal framework governing Jewish divorce in the UK, the implications of Get refusal...
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/navigating-jewish-divorce-in-the-united-kingdom/
This article explores the legal framework governing Jewish divorce in the UK, the implications of Get refusal...
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/navigating-jewish-divorce-in-the-united-kingdom/
January 6, 2026 at 2:15 PM
'Navigating Jewish Divorce in the United Kingdom' by Alexandra Goldrein
This article explores the legal framework governing Jewish divorce in the UK, the implications of Get refusal...
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/navigating-jewish-divorce-in-the-united-kingdom/
This article explores the legal framework governing Jewish divorce in the UK, the implications of Get refusal...
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/navigating-jewish-divorce-in-the-united-kingdom/
Money Corner: Divorcing Couples and the Family Home – Five Tax Pitfalls by Holly Symonds & Jackie Hockney.
The aim of this article is to highlight the main pitfalls that...
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/money-corner-divorcing-couples-and-the-family-home-five-tax-pitfalls/
The aim of this article is to highlight the main pitfalls that...
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January 5, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Money Corner: Divorcing Couples and the Family Home – Five Tax Pitfalls by Holly Symonds & Jackie Hockney.
The aim of this article is to highlight the main pitfalls that...
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/money-corner-divorcing-couples-and-the-family-home-five-tax-pitfalls/
The aim of this article is to highlight the main pitfalls that...
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RKV v JWC (No 2) [2025] EWFC 429 (B). Wife is granted a costs order for legal costs on the indemnity basis due to the husband’s ‘complete and multi-faceted’ misconduct, namely deception and refusal to comply with court orders. Summary by Laura Stewart Harris.
RKV v JWC (No 2) [2025] EWFC 429 (B)
Wife is granted a costs order for legal costs on the indemnity basis due to the husband’s ‘complete and multi-faceted’ misconduct, namely deception and refusal to comply with court orders.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:10 PM
RKV v JWC (No 2) [2025] EWFC 429 (B). Wife is granted a costs order for legal costs on the indemnity basis due to the husband’s ‘complete and multi-faceted’ misconduct, namely deception and refusal to comply with court orders. Summary by Laura Stewart Harris.
BM v MB and Others [2025] EWFC 129. Fiona Hay sitting as a DHCJ. Business which H had inherited shortly before cohabiting but which had been transformed during the marriage, arguments concerning non-matrimonial property, and a s 37 application. Summary by Jessica Holloway at Clintons.
BM v MB and Others [2025] EWFC 129
Fiona Hay sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge. Final hearing. The key issues revolved around a business which H had inherited shortly before the parties began cohabiting but which had been transforme...
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December 12, 2025 at 11:46 AM
BM v MB and Others [2025] EWFC 129. Fiona Hay sitting as a DHCJ. Business which H had inherited shortly before cohabiting but which had been transformed during the marriage, arguments concerning non-matrimonial property, and a s 37 application. Summary by Jessica Holloway at Clintons.
Money Corner: Divorcing Couples and the Family Home – Five Tax Pitfalls by Holly Symonds & Jackie Hockney.
The aim of this article is to highlight the main pitfalls that...
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/money-corner-divorcing-couples-and-the-family-home-five-tax-pitfalls/
The aim of this article is to highlight the main pitfalls that...
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/money-corner-divorcing-couples-and-the-family-home-five-tax-pitfalls/
December 12, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Money Corner: Divorcing Couples and the Family Home – Five Tax Pitfalls by Holly Symonds & Jackie Hockney.
The aim of this article is to highlight the main pitfalls that...
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/money-corner-divorcing-couples-and-the-family-home-five-tax-pitfalls/
The aim of this article is to highlight the main pitfalls that...
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/money-corner-divorcing-couples-and-the-family-home-five-tax-pitfalls/
'DR Corner: The Role of the Lawyer in Mediation' by Andrew Goodman, Suzanne Kingston, Rhys Taylor, Karin Walker, & Stephen Walker
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/dr-corner-the-role-of-the-lawyer-in-mediation/
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December 11, 2025 at 11:45 AM
'DR Corner: The Role of the Lawyer in Mediation' by Andrew Goodman, Suzanne Kingston, Rhys Taylor, Karin Walker, & Stephen Walker
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/dr-corner-the-role-of-the-lawyer-in-mediation/
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'FPR PD 27A and Procedural Ambush – A Litigant in Person’s Perspective' by Anonymous
This article, the anonymous writer explains, is not about abuse during the marriage...
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/fpr-pd-27a-and-procedural-ambush-a-litigant-in-persons-perspective/
This article, the anonymous writer explains, is not about abuse during the marriage...
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/fpr-pd-27a-and-procedural-ambush-a-litigant-in-persons-perspective/
December 10, 2025 at 11:40 AM
'FPR PD 27A and Procedural Ambush – A Litigant in Person’s Perspective' by Anonymous
This article, the anonymous writer explains, is not about abuse during the marriage...
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/fpr-pd-27a-and-procedural-ambush-a-litigant-in-persons-perspective/
This article, the anonymous writer explains, is not about abuse during the marriage...
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/fpr-pd-27a-and-procedural-ambush-a-litigant-in-persons-perspective/
TX v YA (No 2) [2025] EWFC 349. Cusworth J. Concerns the wife’s successful application for financial relief under Part III after the parties’ divorce in Germany, where there is a Deed outlining agreed financial provision. Summary by Laura Stewart Harris of Carson Kaye.
TX v YA (No 2) [2025] EWFC 349
Cusworth J. Concerns the wife’s successful application for financial relief after the parties’ divorce in Germany, where there is a Deed outlining agreed financial provision.
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December 10, 2025 at 9:49 AM
TX v YA (No 2) [2025] EWFC 349. Cusworth J. Concerns the wife’s successful application for financial relief under Part III after the parties’ divorce in Germany, where there is a Deed outlining agreed financial provision. Summary by Laura Stewart Harris of Carson Kaye.
'Special Contributions: ‘Genius’, Guesswork and Gender Discrimination' by Cason Yong.
This article revisits the contested terrain of ‘special contribution’, and questions...
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/special-contributions-genius-guesswork-and-gender-discrimination/
This article revisits the contested terrain of ‘special contribution’, and questions...
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/special-contributions-genius-guesswork-and-gender-discrimination/
December 9, 2025 at 11:35 AM
'Special Contributions: ‘Genius’, Guesswork and Gender Discrimination' by Cason Yong.
This article revisits the contested terrain of ‘special contribution’, and questions...
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/special-contributions-genius-guesswork-and-gender-discrimination/
This article revisits the contested terrain of ‘special contribution’, and questions...
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/special-contributions-genius-guesswork-and-gender-discrimination/
MRU v ECR (Financial Remedies) [2025] EWFC 218 (B)
Deputy District Judge Rose. Final hearing in financial remedy proceedings. The judge dealt with issues of conduct, cost orders, and transparency. Wife had been imprisoned for serious DA. Summary by Eva Stuart
Deputy District Judge Rose. Final hearing in financial remedy proceedings. The judge dealt with issues of conduct, cost orders, and transparency. Wife had been imprisoned for serious DA. Summary by Eva Stuart
MRU v ECR (Financial Remedies) [2025] EWFC 218 (B)
Deputy District Judge Rose. Final hearing in financial remedy proceedings. The judge dealt with issues of conduct, cost orders and transparency.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:18 PM
MRU v ECR (Financial Remedies) [2025] EWFC 218 (B)
Deputy District Judge Rose. Final hearing in financial remedy proceedings. The judge dealt with issues of conduct, cost orders, and transparency. Wife had been imprisoned for serious DA. Summary by Eva Stuart
Deputy District Judge Rose. Final hearing in financial remedy proceedings. The judge dealt with issues of conduct, cost orders, and transparency. Wife had been imprisoned for serious DA. Summary by Eva Stuart
'Navigating Jewish Divorce in the United Kingdom' by Alexandra Goldrein
This article explores the legal framework governing Jewish divorce in the UK, the implications of Get refusal...
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/navigating-jewish-divorce-in-the-united-kingdom/
This article explores the legal framework governing Jewish divorce in the UK, the implications of Get refusal...
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/navigating-jewish-divorce-in-the-united-kingdom/
December 8, 2025 at 11:20 AM
'Navigating Jewish Divorce in the United Kingdom' by Alexandra Goldrein
This article explores the legal framework governing Jewish divorce in the UK, the implications of Get refusal...
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/navigating-jewish-divorce-in-the-united-kingdom/
This article explores the legal framework governing Jewish divorce in the UK, the implications of Get refusal...
Read: https://financialremediesjournal.com/navigating-jewish-divorce-in-the-united-kingdom/