Class Action Claims (Multiple Claimants)
Class Actions in civil law are subject to an application for a group litigation order (GLO) as set out section III of CPR 19. Often, the loss suffered by any single…
Efficient Conduct of Financial Remedy Hearings
The findings and recommendations of The Farquhar Committee (‘the Committee’) in respect of the future workings of the Financial Remedies Court (‘FRC’) have now been published. In December 2021, HHJ…
The Remarriage Trap – Before Sorting Out Finances From Earlier Marriage
It is a common misconception that when you go through divorce, the courts will automatically deal with your finances but that is not true. It is in fact possible to…
Financial Remedy After Divorce
Going through a Divorce can be difficult and this can be exacerbated by the need to arrange property and finances, which can be a contentious issue. You can of course…
Proceeds of Crime Act Proceedings
Proceeds of crime relates to the money or assets gained by criminals whilst undertaking criminal activities and money laundering. The Crown Prosecution Service, have the power to confiscate such assets…
1975 Act Claims – agreeing a “Standstill” to 6 months time limit?
It is possible for indivuiduals to make a claim for reasonable financial provision under an estate using the Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependants) Act 1975 (“the 1975 Act”) if…
Late Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975: standstill agreements and claims out of time.
Under Section 4 of the under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 ("the 1975 Act"), a claim must be issued to the Court within 6 months of…