Thakkar v Thakkar [2016] EWHC 2488 (Fam)

Divorce: Finding fault

Emma Morris and Lara Myers look at the factors that may prevent pronouncement of a decree, and the increasing calls for the introduction of no-fault divorce ‘It seems that the court’s inquiry is extremely limited where an acknowledgement of service indicates that the petition is undefended, and that a requirement for further evidence or a …

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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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