Matrimonialisation Sarah Jane Thirsk v Henry Stamford Thirsk & Ors [2026] EWHC 1501 (Ch) https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/ch/2026/1501 19 Jun 2026
Hadkinson Orders Bartok v Brunner [2026] EWFC 146 https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewfc/2026/146 14 Jun 2026
Divorce Domicile McGregor v Smith (Domicile/Misuse of Divorce Portal) [2026] EWFC 128 (B) https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewfc/b/2026/128 06 Jun 2026
Domestic Abuse The Right Side of History: Protection Against Domestic Abuse as a Key Theme of the Government Consultation into Financial Remedies Despite our increased understanding of the societal cost of domestic abuse and the ability of the FRC to reflect it, translating this into action to protect the victim-survivors of domestic abuse has remained low on the FRC’s list of priorities. The reason why: resources.
Watch Free Webinar | A panel discussion concerning the Fairer End to Relationships consultation Join an expert panel chaired by HHJ Hess to discuss the Government’s proposals for reform of financial remedies, cohabitation and inheritance law. Date: Thursday 25th June 2026 Time: 5pm to 6pm Location: Zoom
Book Review Book Review: The Road to Equal Partnership Professor Sharon Thompson’s new book could not have landed at a better moment. The Road to Equal Partnership (Bristol University Press) sets out an agenda for the reform of Financial Remedies law, in light of the Law Commission’s scoping paper.
Journal Valuations Private Equity Expert Evidence Carried Interest Wells Sharing Keep Calm and Carry on: A v M in a Wells World [2026] 2 FRJ 114. This article takes a closer look at how Carry was shared in the cases of A v M and ED v AP, and the different approaches adopted for its assessment. It concludes by proposing an alternative method by which Carry can be shared when the timing of future receipts is unknown.
Journal 'Thwaite Jurisdiction' Variation of an Order Thwaite – The Jury Remains Out [2026] 2 FRJ 99. Does the Thwaite jurisdiction still exist? If it does, what is its appropriate scope? The Court of Appeal will be required to decide.
Journal Conduct Procedure Final Hearings Cross-examination in Financial Remedy Claims [2026] 2 FRJ 88. Cross-examination can have a material impact on the court’s findings of fact and determination of issues. This article is written for the occasional cross-examiner, as an aide mémoire of the rules, as a guide to doing the job well.
P v M (Appeal: Unfair Hearing: Variation of Periodical Payments: Global Orders) [2026] EWHC 1330 (Fam)