Evidence in cohabitant disputes

Table of contents

• Original news
• What is the background to this case?
• What were the key issues before the court?
• What challenges did this case present?
• To what extent does the judgment clarify the law, and does it leave any unresolved issues at all?
• Does Montalto v Popat offer any guidance as to developing trends?

Article summary

Family analysis: Claire Reid, senior associate at Slater and Gordon LLP, argues that the decision in Montalto v Popat shows that the reliability of a witness is particularly significant when the court cannot rely on contemporaneous documentation.