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
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether English courts have jurisdiction to vary a French maintenance order after enforcement proceedings
- 2 Whether the mother’s actions constitute 'appearance' under European law
- 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.
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