Book Review: Dictionary of International Family Law
The Dictionary of International Family Law is the latest addition to the series of Class Legal Dictionaries. It joins this distinguished family with confidence and purpose.
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Rt. Hon. The Countess Karen Anne Spencer v Rt. Hon. Ninth Earl Spencer, Charles Edward Maurice Spencer [2025] EWFC 431
Peel J. Appeal by W for further details of an arbitration award to be disclosed to the associated KBD proceedings and to ‘any persons’. Peel J permitted minimal further disclosure in order to provide the King’s Bench court with full context but emphasised the confidential nature of arbitration.
Archer v Archer & Ors [2026] EWHC 468 (Fam)
Henke J. Appeal from finding that an estoppel had arisen in favour of the intervenors to FR proceedings. Henke J held that the trial judge failed to properly consider nature of assurances relied upon and had not adequately explained his findings. Consideration of law relating to appeals out of time.
MK v SK [2026] EWFC 28
Peel J. Final hearing in financial remedy proceedings with findings of non-disclosure against H. Final orders determined with reference to W's needs.
Kay v Martineau Johnson (a Firm) [2026] EWCA Civ 224
Newey, Males, and Lewis LJJ. The Court of Appeal held that a professional negligence claim arising from advice given in financial remedy proceedings was statute barred under s 14A Limitation Act 1980.
A and Z: Service Out; MPS; LSPO, Re [2026] EWFC 64
https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewfc/2026/64
Felicite Terrill Perez De La Sala & Anor v Maria-Christina De La Sala & Ors [2026] EWCA Civ 282
https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewca/civ/2026/282