by Polly Morgan | May 18, 2022 | FCReportingWatch
In the summer of 2021, Jade Ward was killed by her estranged husband Russell Marsh at their family home. He is now serving a life sentence for her murder. She leaves behind four little boys who are now being raised by her mother and other family members. This is not...
by Polly Morgan | Aug 17, 2021 | Cases, Explanation, FCReportingWatch
Her Honour Judge Vincent is known for publishing her judgments. Whether they relate to children disputes, child protection and care proceedings or – as here in JB v MB [2020] EWFC B69 – financial provision on divorce, they are always clearly written and easy to...
by Polly Morgan | Jul 1, 2020 | Cases, Explanation, FCReportingWatch
This post provides an update to Polly Morgan’s ‘State of the Union’ post, which outlined the Villiers’ case when it was first heard. We suggest you read that original post first, because the facts and the legal concepts are explained more fully...
by Polly Morgan | Mar 3, 2020 | Cases, Explanation, FCReportingWatch
The Guardian has reported on a divorce case where the wife has received half of the assets plus another £400,000 to compensate her ‘relationship – generated disadvantage: giving up work as a solicitor to become primary carer to the parties’ children while the husband...
by Polly Morgan | Jan 26, 2020 | Comment, Explanation, FCReportingWatch
Here is a story, based on reality. Esti is a Charedi woman, a member of a small, tight-knit group at the very religious end of Judaism. The mother of three children, she is left by her husband Yossi. After separation he becomes less observant, letting the children...
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