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Application by husband seeking an order debarring the wife’s solicitors from acting for her on the ground that the senior partner of that firm had previously acted, while at another firm, for the husband in financial proceedings with the wife. The order was made on condition of payment for some costs wasted by the wife.
Application for judicial review arising out of a late attempt by mother to revoke a placement order in adoption proceedings. Application failed.
Application by father for permission to appeal to decision to allow his former wife to relocate to Slovakia with their two sons. Application refused.
Appeal by father against an order in care proceedings directing that a 14 year old girl, who had made allegations of sexual abuse against the appellant, should not be called to give oral evidence. Appeal dismissed.
Appeal against order in ancillary relief proceedings where periodical payments were not discounted in the light of the wife’s post-separation cohabitation. Appeal allowed.
Application for permission to appeal by doctors seeking to retain anonymity for their part in abortive care proceedings where s12 of the Administration of Justice Act had been disapplied. Application refused.
Appeal by local authority against a judgement in judicial review proceedings that a local authority’s decision to charge for community care services was unlawful. Appeal dismissed.
Judgment arising from application for transfer of residence by father where the mother has been obstructive in allowing contact and the child in question is resistant to contact with the father. Application granted.
Application for permission to appeal against an award dividing assets 65%/35% in favour of wife. Permission granted; application to adduce further evidence refused; appeal allowed.
Appeal to the European Court of Justice, under the urgent procedure, as to whether there was jurisdiction under Article 20 of the Brussels II regulation as amended. Jurisdiction rejected.
Renewed application for permission to appeal arising from claims by the applicant of misfeasance and negligence by public officers when investigating suspected child abuse. Application refused.
Appeal by wife against a committal order for contempt made on the application of a husband arising from allegedly prohibited disclosure by the wife of information wife relating to their contact litigation. Appeal allowed.
Appeal against judicial review decision concerning residence order allowances. Appeal dismissed.
Judgment in complex, big money ancillary relief proceedings including comments on preparation for trial.
Judgment on directions in multiple judicial review claims arising from disputed age assessments.
Application by local authority for permission to appeal, with appeal to follow, decision to dismiss care proceedings. Application granted and appeal allowed.
