Case Summaries

Appeal to the Supreme Court by parents concerning the application of the criteria for making a care order under section 31 of the Children Act 1989 when the risk is of future psychological or emotional harm, and the role of the appellate courts once the trial judge has made an order. Appeal dismissed (Baroness Hale of Richmond dissenting).

Appeal to the Supreme Court by a wife concerning properties vested in several companies and whether they could be treated in ancillary relief proceedings as beneficially belonging to the husband. Appeal allowed unanimously.

Application for a declaration that the adoption of a 7 month old child in Kazakhstan is recognised in England and Wales; and a cross-application by the child’s guardian that the adoption is not so recognised. Held that the adoption is not recognised by the law of England and Wales.

Appeal against order granting leave to remove, financial considerations relevant as well as welfare. Appeal dismissed.

Application for permission to appeal against orders reducing father’s contact and an order not dealing with the application to change the child’s name. Permission granted and appeal allowed.

High Court application to determine the continuation or discharge of a reporting restriction made in respect of a criminal trial

Application under High Court’s inherent jurisdiction to restrict reporting of a criminal trial

Application by wife for disclosure of correspondence between husband and third parties in respect of which he claimed privilege

Cobb J considers the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 and whether non-compliance with the statutory regime should result in a declaration that the partner was not the legal parent of the child.

Acrimonious dispute concerning contact arrangements for the parties’ four year old child

Admissibility of documents and statements made within enforcement of financial remedy orders.

Application under the inherent jurisdiction for recognition of Brazilian adoption of two young children

Application for parental orders under s.54 of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 re. twins born following a Californian surrogacy arrangement

Application for party status by the husband’s adult children, who were beneficiaries of offshore trusts, which were subject to an application for variation of post-nuptial settlement

Finding of Fact Hearing in Respect of a Number of Fractures Sustained by S aged 3 months

Application in Court of Protection for declarations as to litigation capacity and capacity to decide on restrictions relating to supporting residence and care of a 22 year old man who has a learning disability