David Wilkinson

Solicitor, Slater Heelis

Since qualifying in 2019, David’s practice chiefly revolves around high value matrimonial finance and complex private children work. He also has experience with TOLATA claims, including equitable accounting, and claims pursuant to the doctrine of proprietary estoppel. He has written widely on family law topics and provided practical insights on key judgments. David holds an abiding interest in wider access to justice and procedural issues, particularly as they relate to the Family Court.

David is a member of the family law ‘next generation’ consulting editorial board.

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Practical approaches to Schedule 1 proceedings—case studies

Practice Notes

This Practice Note explores various aspects of financial provision for children under Schedule 1 to the Children Act 1989 (ChA 1989) using four contrasting case studies. They range across subject matter including substantial assets and housing provision, top-up maintenance orders and the interface with the Child Maintenance Service (CMS), case management and options for dispute resolution, cases with more modest assets and income, and the jurisdiction to deal with expenses attributable to a child’s disability.Arbitrator favours HECSA approach over James v Seymour calculationFactual backgroundThe mother is 24 and the father is 28. The child is six months old.The father is a footballer who plays for an English Football League Championship team, earning approximately £614,000 gross per year (less pension contributions), including performance-related bonuses. He had previously earned at a much higher level than this as a Premier League player and was able to build up some capital. He has spent significant sums gambling and has had some very unsuccessful investments in cryptocurrency. During pregnancy the mother and the

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