In their latest Family Law Brief for NLJ, Ellie Hampson-Jones and Carla Ditz of Stewarts review three key family law rulings, including the latest instalment in the long-running saga of Potanin v Potanina
In this case, the Court of Appeal confirmed there is no statutory requirement for a 'substantial' connection to England under Pt III applications, allowing the Russian billionaire’s ex-wife to pursue financial relief.
In Helliwell v Entwistle, a wife’s concealment of £43m led to her prenup being set aside, reaffirming the need for full disclosure in marital agreements.
Meanwhile, BC v BC reinforced confidentiality in Financial Dispute Resolution hearings—private or court-based—prohibiting any reference to negotiations.
The authors also note new Family Justice Council guidance on covert recordings and a positive evaluation of the Pathfinder court pilot, which has improved outcomes and reduced trauma in child arrangement cases.
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