Excessive spending during divorce process
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Although it goes without saying that there is absolutely NO substitute for proper paid-for legal advice, and that every case is different and the outcome rests on the merits, if 'your relative' is reasonably intelligent then a quick read through MAP v MFP 2015 could be informative. You can get it on BAILII
Red Devil said:
Mature Divorcees Most Likely To Squander Funds During Divorce Act Quickly On Reckless Spending Sprees, Says LawyerWhat a headline.
Bailii link - http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Fam/2015/627.h...
See also - http://www.familylawweek.co.uk/site.aspx?i=ed14468...
The question is has the profligate party's conduct been gross and obvious?
The final paragraph is interesting: a sudden and significant change may point to that..
See also - http://www.familylawweek.co.uk/site.aspx?i=ed14468...
The question is has the profligate party's conduct been gross and obvious?
The final paragraph is interesting: a sudden and significant change may point to that..
anonymous said:
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I would bet most peoples' thoughts on this would divide depending on whether they were male or female and whether it was the man or the woman who earned the most (assuming a heterosexual relationship, it would really mess with people's heads if it was a gay couple!).Gassing Station | Speed, Plod & the Law | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff