Baker v Rowe [2009] EWCA Civ 1162, [2010] 1 FLR 761

https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewfc/b/2025/37 HHJ Farquhar. Straightforward financial remedy proceedings continued an additional 2½ years after the agreement at the FDR. Significant litigation misconduct, far beyond acceptable standards, resulting in striking delay and wasted costs orders; criticism also of conduct of W’s solicitor. The

https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/fam/2024/751 Judd J. This case concerned an application by the mother for a legal services payment order (LSPO) in respect of both financial remedy and Children Act 1989 proceedings. The mother sought an LSPO amounting to £143,499 excluding this day’s

https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewfc/b/2023/279 Mr Recorder Day’s judgment in a case involving complex procedural history, intervenors, non-disclosure and a ‘fragile’ business valuation. Of note is Recorder Day’s inclusion of his earlier decision to refuse a Hadkinson order. Recorder Day determined that debarring a