Case Summaries

Applications by mother for permission to appeal, out of time, orders arising from financial provision for her daughter. Applications refused.

Judgment in ancillary relief proceedings where the husband had been found guilty of tax evasion and the issue arose of whether the wife’s claim for ancillary relief should be settled before the confiscation order under the Proceeds of Crime Act has been decided.

Judgment in complex ancillary relief proceedings arising from a bigamous marriage where beneficial ownership of properties owned by the husband’s company and his shares in that company were disputed.

Application for judicial review by prospective adopters of decision not to allow them to adopt a second child. Application succeeded.

Application by father for permission to appeal refusal by judge to list a full fact finding hearing in the course of protracted contact litigation. Application refused.

Application by a local authority for a declaration that parents had given lawful consent to placement for adoption of their child. Application granted and declarations made.

Judgment arising from an application by the husband for a stay in ancillary relief proceedings in favour of proceedings in the US. Application refused.

Judicial review by four local authorities challenging the legality of the increase in court fees for child care and placement order applications. Application refused.

Appeal by mother against the Home Office’s decision to remove her and her son back to the Lebanon on the grounds that removal would infringe her article 8 and 14 rights. Appeal allowed.

Judgment in wardship proceedings concerning a child currently in detention as the child of a failed asylum seeker. Proceedings discharged.

Second appeal against wasted costs orders by firm of solicitors arising in part from proceedings involving a transfer of tenancy under the Family Law Act 1996.

Judgment in big money case involving consideration of a pre-nuptial agreement valid under German Law

Appeal against committal order arising from non-payment of a lump sum due as a result of ancillary relief proceedings. Appeal dismissed.

Appeal by father against committal order arising from wrongful removal of child from UK to Syria. Appeal allowed.

Application by parents for permission to appeal, with appeal to follow, dismissal of application for discharge of a care order. Application and appeal allowed.