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Non-Matrimonial Assets: Further distinction
Fiona Turner considers whether inherited wealth is more likely to result in a departure from equality than earned wealth ‘Assuming the parties’ needs are met, the courts may distinguish between different categories of non-matrimonial property.’ Parties on divorce usually have a strong claim to share in the matrimonial property that has been built up during …
Cases Referenced
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- AR v AR (ancillary relief: inheritance) [2011] EWHC 2717 (Fam)
- CC v RC [2007] EWHC 2033 (Fam)
- Charman v Charman (No 4) [2007] EWCA Civ 503; [2007] WTLR 1151 CA
- FZ v SZ & ors (ancillary relief: conduct) [2010] EWHC 1630 (Fam)
- GW v RW [2003] EWHC 611 (Fam)
- H v H (Financial Provision: Special Contribution) [2002] 2 FLR 1021
- J v J (financial orders: wife's long term needs) [2011] EWHC 1010 (Fam)
- Jones v Jones [2011] EWCA Civ 41
- K v L (Ancillary Relief: Inherited Wealth) [2010] EWHC 1234 (Fam); [2011] EWCA Civ 550; [2012] WTLR 153
- McCartney v Mills McCartney [2008] EWHC 401 (Fam)
- Miller v Miller; McFarlane v McFarlane [2006] UKHL 24
- N v F (Financial Orders: Pre-acquired Wealth) [2011] EWHC 586 (Fam)
- Norris v Norris [2002] EWHC 2996 (Fam)
- P v P (Inherited property) [2004] EWHC 1364 (Fam)
- Robertson v Robertson [2016] EWHC 613 (Fam)
- Robson v Robson [2010] EWCA Civ 1171
- S v S [2014] EWHC 4732 (Fam)
- White v White [2000] UKHL 54