B v B (Declaration as to Marital Status) [2026] EWHC 1317 (Fam) – Financial Remedies Journal

Posted June 19th, 2026 in news by Simon

‘The husband sought a declaration of marital status under s 55 of the Family Law Act 1986, asserting that the parties’ customary marriage under Cameroonian law had been dissolved by a customary divorce. The court found that no customary divorce had taken place and that the marriage was in any event void under English law.’

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Financial Remedies Journal, 17th June 2026

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AGS v RKS [2026] EWFC 104 (B) – Financial Remedies Journal

Posted June 19th, 2026 in news by Simon

‘Unsuccessful application for an LSPO where the applicant husband’s financial remedy claim appeared weak, his disclosure was inadequate, and he remained subject to substantial outstanding liability under a POCA confiscation order.’

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Financial Remedies Journal, 17th June 2026

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Piloting reflective practice at the Bar – Counsel

Posted June 19th, 2026 in news by Simon

‘Can reflective practice – a staple in other professions – meaningfully support the Bar? Emma Cross reports back from last year’s pilot’

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Counsel, 15th June 2026

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Chambers’ constitutions for the post-Harman era – Counsel

Posted June 19th, 2026 in news by Simon

‘Does your constitution comply? The Harman Report provides impetus to update yours – and the sooner the better. Scott Leonard explains how’

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Counsel, 15th June 2026

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‘Parasite’ son handed £265k court bill after trying to claim high-flying siblings’ inheritance for himself – The Independent

Posted June 19th, 2026 in news by Simon

‘A man described as a “parasite” by his siblings has been ordered to vacate his family home and pay a substantial £265,000 bill after a court rejected his attempt to claim his parents’ entire inheritance.’

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The Independent, 19th June 2026

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