‘In financial remedy cases involving disputed third-party interests, a question often arises as to whether an FDR should take place before or after a contested preliminary issue hearing. These intervenor cases often involve a family member who either claims to have a beneficial interest in a property registered in the legal name of one of the spouses, or who is the legal owner of a property which is said to be partially or wholly beneficially owned by one of the spouses. In either case the family member may be joined to the proceedings to protect their property interests. There appears to be a view shared by legal professionals that the number of these ‘bank of Mum and Dad’ type cases are on the rise.’
Financial Remedies Journal, 1st September 2026
Source: financialremediesjournal.com
