Young v Young [2013] EWHC 3637 (Fam)

Enforcement: A rare bird

Lottie Tyler considers whether a court-appointed receiver may be an overlooked method of enforcement, not an unjustifiable expense ‘The possibility of an order appointing a receiver can be a substantial threat to wield against a respondent who is used to enjoying autonomy and control in all aspects of their life.’ The decisions in Sharland v …

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Conduct: The blame game

Rachel Wilmott highlights the courts’ approach when dealing with financial conduct and litigation conduct ‘There is no formulaic or accurate weighing mechanism for determining how the respective misconduct of the parties should be reflected in any order for costs.’ The decision in US v SR [2014] addresses at length the law on notional reattribution and …

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Litigants In Person: All alone

Ruth Abrams analyses the increase in litigants in person and the move away from legal representation ‘There is now a raft of people who would have been eligible for legal aid and who, due to their financial circumstances, now have no access to legal advice.’It is expected that 2014 will see more litigants in person …

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Case: Young v Young [2013] EWHC 3637 (Fam)

Enforcement: A rare bird

Conduct: The blame game

Litigants In Person: All alone