Critchell v Critchell [2015] EWCA Civ 436

Financial Provision: Change of heart

Kate Smith looks at a Barder appeal based on the arrangements for the children of the family ‘Ordinarily, the appeal court is limited to a review of the lower court’s decision unless it considers that in the circumstances it would be in the interests of justice to hold a rehearing.’ Hot on the heels of …

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Barder Appeals: Finding closure

Beth Mason and Georgia Day look at the Court of Appeal decision in Critchell and what may constitute a Barder event ‘There have been many attempts to set aside orders based on a Barder event, but the courts have been reluctant to let such applications succeed and the threshold for success is high.’ Family lawyers …

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