Re G (decree absolute: prejudice) [2002] EWHC 2834 (Fam)

Divorce: Potential pitfalls

Philippa Davies and Anna Shadbolt navigate the more problematic aspects of divorce procedure and provide a reminder of the remedies available ‘For the purposes of an application for deemed service, it is essential that the petitioner keeps written evidence of their attempts to obtain information regarding the respondent’s whereabouts.’ Divorce law and procedure can appear …

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Divorce: Absolutely special?

Emily Watson analyses recent case law developments on deferring the decree absolute ‘Only “special circumstances” will suffice in order to delay decree absolute in a non-separation case where the court is asked to exercise its inherent jurisdiction.’ This article looks at the High Court decision in Thakkar v Thakkar [2016], and the guidance provided as …

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Decree Absolute: Seeking closure

Claire Glaister looks at the powers of the court upon an application for decree absolute by the respondent to divorce proceedings ‘The court has discretion to make or refuse to make a decree absolute but generally will only stay the pronouncement of the decree in exceptional circumstances.’ It is not unusual to represent a respondent …

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