Family monthly highlights—August 2019

Article summary

This month’s edition of Family highlights includes consideration of decisions where parties have no obvious place of residence or domicile, the ongoing involvement of the judge who hears the financial dispute resolution (FDR) appointment, and lengthy adjournments of capital claims. Revisions to Brussels II Bis are set out, together with a decision on the status of standstill agreements in family provision claims. In addition to links to analysis of other key decisions, recently updated and new content is also detailed, including a new Practice Note on Family arbitration and the role of the courts, and new Practice Notes and precedents in relation to claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (I(PFD)A 1975).