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Drawing a line under multiple divorce proceedings

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Published on: 18 June 2015

Published by a LexisNexis Family expert

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Original news
What key issues did this case raise?
What are the common issues when divorce proceedings are issued in multiple jurisdictions?
To what extent does the judgment clarify the law in this area? Are there any grey areas or unresolved issues remaining?
What are the implications of this case for lawyers? What should they take note of and be advising clients?
What about current and future issues on recognition of foreign divorces?
Any further points of interest?

Article summary

Family analysis: What happens when divorce proceedings are issued in multiple jurisdictions? Grant Howell, partner at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP, explains how the court dealt with the case of Liaw v Lee.

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