G v G

G v G

The court ordered equal division of real property assets, distributive lump sum payments to the wife to reflect maintenance shortfall and share in EBTs, ongoing spousal and child maintenance, and rejected the clean break proposal. The wife's relationship with L and potential beneficial interests in trusts or CD property were not found to affect quantum or entitlement. The husband's manipulation and incomplete disclosure of financial arrangements were noted and adjustments made accordingly.

Parties
Applicant: G; Respondent: G
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 March 2009
Procedural Posture
Ancillary Relief (divorce Financial Proceedings) / Final Judgment
Outcome
Ancillary relief granted; equal division of assets; lump sum and ongoing maintenance ordered.
Legal Topics
Ancillary Relief, Division of Matrimonial Assets, Spousal Maintenance, Child Maintenance, Disclosure of Financial Assets, Pension Sharing, Clean Break, Cohabitation Impact, Trusts and Beneficial Interests
Family Law Ancillary Relief Division of Matrimonial Assets Spousal Maintenance Child Maintenance Disclosure of Financial Assets Pension Sharing Clean Break +2 more

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Parties

G

Applicant

G

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Ancillary Relief (divorce Financial Proceedings) / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Division of matrimonial assets
  2. 2 Appropriate quantum and duration of spousal maintenance
  3. 3 Child maintenance determination

Ratio Decidendi

The court ordered equal division of real property assets, distributive lump sum payments to the wife to reflect maintenance shortfall and share in EBTs, ongoing spousal and child maintenance, and rejected the clean break proposal. The wife's relationship with L and potential beneficial interests in trusts or CD property were not found to affect quantum or entitlement. The husband's manipulation and incomplete disclosure of financial arrangements were noted and adjustments made accordingly.

Court Disposition

Ancillary relief granted; equal division of assets; lump sum and ongoing maintenance ordered.

Orders

  • Dublin property transferred to wife; Spanish property sold and proceeds divided; other properties transferred to husband with balancing payment to wife.
  • Husband to pay wife a lump sum of £216,500 reflecting maintenance shortfall and share in EBTs.