Mann v Mann [2014] EWHC 537 (Fam); [2014] EWCA Civ 1674

Law Reform: Quicker and cheaper

Spencer Clarke and Rebecca Huxford outline the aims and objectives of the Law Commission’s consultation on the enforcement of family financial orders ‘There is room for improvement, in our view, in the provision of both written and online information to litigants in person and the general public about the enforcement of family financial orders.’It is …

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Financial Provision: Step too far

Paula Butterworth considers the issues arising in Mann as to agreements to mediation and when an order may be varied ‘The Court of Appeal found that no interim relief could be provided in the absence of an order capable of variation and that in this case there were no orders so capable.’Mann v Mann [2014] …

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Non-Court Dispute Resolution: Alternative routes

Frances Bailey outlines options and steps that may be taken by the courts to encourage parties to attend non-court dispute resolution ‘The court’s powers are limited in that it cannot force either party to engage in dispute resolution; it can simply adjourn the proceedings to enable them to obtain information.’ Resolution’s third annual Family Dispute …

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Case: Mann v Mann [2014] EWHC 537 (Fam); [2014] EWCA Civ 1674

Law Reform: Quicker and cheaper

Financial Provision: Step too far

Non-Court Dispute Resolution: Alternative routes