Atkinson v Atkinson [1988] 2 FLR 353

Remarriage: Like chalk and cheese?

Antonia Barker and Kate Williams outline the differences between the impact of remarriage when compared with cohabitation on periodical payments orders and remedies available to recoup an overpayment of maintenance ‘The current compromise is to allow for cohabitation to potentially be a relevant factor, insofar as it may reduce the financial needs of the payee.’ …

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Periodical Payments: Passing the buck

In the first of a two-part consideration Frances Bailey and Nikki Saxton look at the impact of cohabitation on spousal periodical payments The former spouse would be relieved of their obligation to contribute to the needs of their family (beyond child support) regardless of their wealth, the length of the marriage and whether the former …

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Cohabitation: Moving on

Margaret Hatwood outlines the court’s approach when a payee under a financial order cohabits ‘On a variation application, the court will look at the financial impact of any cohabitation on the needs of a payee. A cohabitant is expected to pay their way, and if a cohabitant can more than pay their way then this …

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