EDG v RR (Rev 1)

EDG v RR (Rev 1)

No substantive decision was made; only directions given. The court highlighted the lack of proportionality in costs and urged settlement, listing the matter for a final hearing to resolve jurisdiction and variation issues.

Parties
Applicant/mother: EDG; Respondent/father: RR
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
20 October 2015
Procedural Posture
Family Law Maintenance Enforcement and Variation / Directions Hearing; Case Listed for Final Hearing
Outcome
Directions given; case listed for final hearing; no substantive determination.
Legal Topics
Maintenance Orders, Jurisdiction, Enforcement of Foreign Judgments, Variation of Maintenance, Costs Proportionality

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Parties

EDG

Applicant/mother

RR

Respondent/father

Procedural Posture

Family Law Maintenance Enforcement and Variation / Directions Hearing; Case Listed for Final Hearing

  1. 1 Whether English courts have jurisdiction to vary a French maintenance order after enforcement proceedings
  2. 2 Whether the mother’s actions constitute 'appearance' under European law
  3. 3 Whether interest is payable on arrears under English or French law

Ratio Decidendi

No substantive decision was made; only directions given. The court highlighted the lack of proportionality in costs and urged settlement, listing the matter for a final hearing to resolve jurisdiction and variation issues.

Court Disposition

Directions given; case listed for final hearing; no substantive determination.

Orders

  • All remaining applications listed for final hearing with 2 days allowed.
  • Directions for disclosure and discovery.