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Doweck v Doweck [2026] EWFC 238 (B)
https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewfc/b/2026/238 DJ Hammond. ‘No individual is bigger or more important than the Court. When the Court makes an order it must be complied with’ [32] The court was concerned with an application for committal by W to commit H to prison. It was alleged that H, aged 88, had breached the order of 15 June 2026 which provided that he send to the court and to W his replies to her questionnaire and request for further documents by 24 June (‘the June Order’).
Thoroughly Modern Will Disputes
IN BRIEF Increasingly, couples are cohabiting instead of getting married. Families are more likely to be blended. This can create complications and disputes related to inheritance and wills. There has been a rise in the number of will and inheritance disputes in recent years. This piece seeks to discuss some of these reasons with reference to case law to demonstrate the way in which these matters come before the courts, and what practitioners can learn from these cases.
Niamh Wilkie & Stephanie Coker write for New Law Journal: Thoroughly Modern Will Disputes
Niamh Wilkie and Stephanie Coker write for New Law Journal, published 30 June 2023. Click here to view the article on New Law Journal's Website (via subscription service only). In Brief Increasingly, couples are cohabiting instead of getting married. Families are more likely to be blended. This can create complications and disputes related to inheritance and wills. There has been a rise in the number of will and inheritance disputes in recent years.
Is the tide turning on nuptial agreements?
Stephanie Coker dissects a decisive case reinforcing the influence of nuptial agreements in legal proceedings. The High Court case of MN v AN [2023] EWHC 613 (Fam) is the latest decision confirming the strength of nuptial agreements in England and Wales, particularly where parties have received specialist legal advice at the time the prenuptial agreement (PNA) was drafted.
McCloud Remedy - a Ground to Set Aside Financial Orders?
Many will recall the McCloud judgment, in which the Court of Appeal determined that the transitional provisions in the Government’s 2015 public sector pension schemes were age discriminatory. In response to the judgment, the Government agreed to unravel these changes. Last year, the Government announced its solution known as the McCloud Remedy. But what does this mean for pension trustees? Do these circumstances amount to grounds to set aside a financial remedy order?
‘Letting Sunlight into the Family Court’: Gallagher and Transparency in Financial Remedy Proceedings
Financial remedy practitioners will be aware of the recent and ongoing developments that have been taking place on the transparency front. In recent financial remedy proceedings decisions,[1] Mostyn J has challenged the assumption that judgments in financial remedy cases should be routinely anonymised. In this article, Stephanie Coker, examines a further Mostyn J decision, namely Gallagher v Gallagher (No.1) (Reporting Restrictions) [2022] EWFC 52.
Stephanie Coker joins 5SAH family team
Stephanie Coker joins 5SAH family team. We are delighted to announce that Stephanie Coker joins our Family Team. Stephanie practices exclusively in Family Law and is a qualified mediator. Financial Remedies Stephanie has a busy financial remedies practice. She regularly accepts instructions in matters involving businesses, pensions, non-matrimonial property, disclosure issues, enforcement and variation applications and interim remedies.
Keep our community safe
Prior to the pandemic, the Broward Sheriff’s Office, South Broward District – your hometown law enforcement department – partnered with city officials, community members and outside entities to help bring times of laughter, educational opportunities, and various resources to the great residents of West Park.
Resilience In 2020
Resilience. The residents of Broward County, the people of West Park, and the deputies serving your community have shown resilience in 2020. As a community, we have continued to demonstrate a willingness to adapt to, and overcome, the obstacles placed before us. The children in our neighborhoods have likewise shown an ability to be flexible. We see this most clearly as they enter this schoolyear ready to “log in, launch and learn” (BCPS).
New Year Safety Tips
The New Year has arrived and it is time to think about safety. It is the time of year when we need to assess our personal and our home safety. Our homes are our castles and we need to ensure their safety at all times. Locking doors, securing windows and installing alarm systems are just some ways we can protect our homes.
Saferwatch
I see something disturbing happening that doesn’t need immediate police response. I know about someone who means harm to other people, and is making plans to act on this. There’s a house with unusual activity occurring. What can I do? How do I get in touch with my local Broward Sheriff’s Office South Broward District Office with this information? The Broward Sheriff’s Office has teamed up with SaferWatch who provides a smartphone application for iPhone and Android phones.
School is out!
June marks the beginning summer vacation for the local schools. With the children being out of school, now is the time to be more aware while you are driving on the roadways. Children riding bicycles, walking and playing in the streets are some of the dangers we face, especially if speeding. The speed limits on the roadways are there to protect the residents, the children and the drivers.
E-alert Program - Miami's Community News
“See something, say something” is not just a catch phrase. Everyone needs to be mindful of opportunists looking for an easy payoff. Either at home or in public, you should take precautions to ensure that you are not the victim of a crime. Secure your home and belongings and constantly be on the lookout for suspicious activity. One way to stay up to date with what’s going on in your community is by signing up for the Broward Sheriff’s Office e-Alerts Program.
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