JJ v PJ [2026] EWFC 260 (B)

HHJ Vincent granted the husband permission to pursue financial relief under Part III of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 following a Russian divorce and refused the wife’s application to stay the English proceedings pending proceedings in Cyprus. The parties’ substantial English connections, particularly the former matrimonial home and their child’s education, provided a solid basis for the application to proceed.