Periodical Payments: For better, for worse

Caroline Holley examines dependence, independence and variation in the context of joint lives maintenance orders ‘It has become common practice for a financial remedy order to include a recital indicating the timeframe within which it is intended that a spouse will return to work, or a commitment by them to endeavour to maximise their earning …
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Periodical Payments: Defining need

Claire Reid considers the varying approach of the courts in assessing periodical payments ‘Charles J stated that the core principle was an application of needs, assessed by reference to the standard of living the parties had enjoyed during the marriage.’ While s3 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (MCA 1973) grants the power to order …
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Financial Provision: Fair shares

In the conclusion to a two-part analysis Huw Miles looks at the courts’ approach to compensation ‘The court must take care not to create a set of rigid stepping stones or apply a formulaic approach that is not set out in the statute.’ Part one: ‘Love, honour and compensate’ In this article we will consider …
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