Background
The wife brought financial remedy proceedings. She was anxious and required clear support and explanations around process. The husband was represented by counsel.
Relevant Law Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, s.25; Tsvetkov v Khayrova [2023] EWFC 130
Issues
- Whether conduct should be considered as part of the case
- Appropriate procedural steps pending full disclosure
Challenges
The wife wished to raise concerns about the husband’s conduct. It was explained that her allegations likely fell outside “financial conduct” as per established case law, but may still be relevant to s.25 factors.
Decision
An order was made by consent. The wife was advised about her entitlement to negotiate or settle once further financial disclosure had been received. She raised a fair point: that the husband would need to demonstrate how any capital award, combined with borrowing, would allow him to meet his housing needs.
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