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Variation of undertakings

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Published on: 24 August 2015
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  • What was the key issue before the court?
  • What was the legislative framework behind this decision?
  • How did the decision in Omielan affect this case?
  • How might this decision affect future disputes?
  • What should lawyers take from this case?

Article summary

Family analysis: When may the court vary an undertaking within a financial consent order? Jennifer Wood, solicitor at Stowe Family Law LLP, explores the recent decision in Birch v Birch and considers the approach taken by the Court of Appeal.

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