Yesterday (Wed 14th Oct) the Supreme Court granted two ex-wives, Alison Sharland & Varsha Gohil, the right to challenge their divorce settlements after finding that their husbands had misled the courts in relation to their assets, in the original hearings.
This decision clearly demonstrates that the family courts will not tolerate dishonesty and non-disclosure and this outcome is likely to have a wider impact for other such cases.
Erica Kemp, Member and Head of Family Law at Alsters Kelley LLP, said, “It is important that parties to financial proceedings understand that they are expected to provide full and honest disclosure about their financial position. The Supreme Court has been right to make it clear that it will not tolerate injustice arising from failure to do so.”
If you would like further information about divorce, financial settlements or any other family matters then please visit our website www.alsterskelley.com or email Erica at erica.kemp@alsterskelley.com
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