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Judge gives guidance on applying for a freezing injunction (Tobias v Tobias)

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Published on: 23 August 2017

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Table of contents

Original news
What was the background to the case?
What view did Mostyn J take in relation to applications for a freezing order made without notice?
What guidance was given as to the allocation of applications for a freezing order?
What is the significance of this decision for practitioners?

Article summary

Family analysis: The Family Court has reiterated in Tobias v Tobias that applications for freezing orders against a spouse were to be made to it and not to the Family Division of the High Court. Fitzrene Headley, a barrister at QEB, considers the court’s guidance on making such applications.

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