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Katherine Gittins

Katherine Gittins

Katherine Gittins is a barrister at 3DJB Chambers. She specialises in family law with particular emphasis on public and private law proceedings. Kathe...

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Tousi v Gaydukova – Must Parties to a Void Marriage First Seek a Nullity Order before Obtaining an Order for the Transfer of a Tenancy?

Tousi v Gaydukova – Must Parties to a Void Marriage First Seek a Nullity Order before Obtaining an Order for the Transfer of a Tenancy?

The distinction between void, voidable and non-qualifying ceremonies can be difficult to discern. The case law is voluminous and often turns on very specific factual scenarios. The case of Tousi v Gaydukova [2024] EWCA Civ 203 entered a further level of complexity by relating to a foreign ‘marriage’ in the

Katherine Gittins

Katherine Gittins is a barrister at 3DJB Chambers. She specialises in family law with particular emphasis on public and private law proceedings. Katherine frequently represents local authorities as well as parents and guardians and deals with cases ranging from domestic abuse to chronic neglect, child abuse and child abduction. In