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Interpreting separation agreements

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Published on: 30 April 2013
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Table of contents

  • Original news
  • What issues did this case raise?
  • What does this tell us about how the court will approach separation agreements post-Radmacher?
  • How did the court approach the question of costs?
  • What are the implications for lawyers and their clients?
  • What should lawyers do next?

Article summary

Family analysis: When will a historical separation agreement be regarded as of ‘magnetic’ importance by the court? Clare Williams of JMW Solicitors LLP says the case highlight the importance of lodging separation agreements and other relevant documents at court.

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