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20 September 2007
Issue: 7289 / Categories: Case law , Law digest
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FAMILY LAW

K v K (ancillary relief: management of difficult cases) [2005] EWHC 1070 (Fam), [2005] All ER (D) 439 (May)

The general practice in the Family Division should be that only joint valuations are acceptable; one side’s refusal to co-operate cannot be circumvented by unilateral action, but should be dealt with by an application to the court. Notwithstanding CPR r 38.8, in matrimonial cases in which emotions often run high, it is prudent to act co-operatively and, therefore, jointly.

Issue: 7289 / Categories: Case law , Law digest
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Sackers—Zak Ullah

Sackers—Zak Ullah

Sackers welcomes new associate

Christy Davies—Birmingham Law Society

Christy Davies—Birmingham Law Society

Ward Hadaway lawyer joins Birmingham Law Society Council

Ellisons—Stephanie Westwood & Anisa Khan

Ellisons—Stephanie Westwood & Anisa Khan

Ellisons expands Chelmsford commercial litigation team with two appointments

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