Blooman v Blooman [2009] EWCA Civ 109

Chattels: The deal breaker?

Patricia Robinson highlights the pitfalls of failing to address the division of chattels and outlines the courts’ approach to achieving fairness ‘Where there are issues in relation to chattels between a married couple or civil partners, ss23-24, Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 or Schedule 5 Parts 1 and 2 to the Civil Partnership Act 2004 are …

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Agreements: Reaching conclusions

Claire Glaister sets out the courts’ approach where parties disagree as to whether a concluded financial agreement has been reached In every case, the court must exercise its independent discretionary review. An agreement reached between two parties in compliance with certain requirements will carry significant weight when the court is considering a claim for financial …

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